If you're an aspiring young writer and it feels like achieving recognition and success is an impossible dream, take a look at the following article:
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2012/07/30/dylan-thomas-prize-2012-longlist-unveiled-with-two-youngest-ever-entrants-91466-31506249/
The award is open to young writers aged 18-30 and the winner will receive a substantial prize - £30,000! Whether they win or not, all the nominated authors will recieve very welcome publicity and a boost to their careers.
This year, the list of authors under consideration features two of the youngest people ever to enter. They are 20 year-old Ben Brooks from the UK and Chibundo Onuzo (21) from Nigeria.
The award ceremony will take place on the 9th November at the Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea and we'll report on the result here!
So, next time you're hunched over a computer or writing pad desperately seeking inspiration, remember the 10 young writers who are in with a chance of landing this prestigious prize!
Simon Rhys-Phillips
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