The Task. Competition Details To write a short story of no more than 800 words based on the competition topic. –When you see the topic on the next slide,

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The Task

Competition Details To write a short story of no more than 800 words based on the competition topic. –When you see the topic on the next slide, remember the first thought or reaction. This could be the theme of your piece. –Consider past experiences that relate to the topic. –Ask friends and family about the topic; listen to their views. –Your piece can be as short as you like. Some of the best pieces in the past have been short, but imaginative. –We have provided an image to help your imagination. Feel free to use another image based on the theme if it will help you.

The topic for the 2010 Short Story Competition is…

‘Crossing Borders’