Writing competition 2021
Have you ever fancied being a writer? Now is your chance! Liberate are very excited to be launching an LGBTQ+ Writing Competition during LGBT History month! The aim is to educate and inform the public about the triumphs and challenges that LBGTQ+ people face – past, present and future.
If you would like to enter the competition the rules are pretty simple. Write a piece with no more than 1,000 words with an LGBTQ+ theme. Entries are open to everyone across the Channel Islands. There are two categories; an over 18’s and under 18’s so everybody can have a go, with a £100 Amazon voucher prize for the winner of both categories!
The inspiration for the competition came from one of the Liberate volunteers after they read the book entitled ‘The Lie’ by William Dameron, a US based publicist. In it he described living a heteronormative life whilst hiding his homosexuality until he could hold it no longer. The Lie really struck a cord with lots of members of the Liberate team and we thought it would be wonderful to hear more about peoples experiences of being LGBTQ+. William is also one of the judges for the competition.
All the other rules are below, which means there is only one thing left to do – get writing!
The competition is kindly sponsored by Imperium Trust