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2025 Writing Highlights: Judging

I was invited to help judge two writing competitions this year!

2025 writing highlights (5 of 9): Judging. Mysterious Murders Short Story Competition: Murder mystery with a twist; 3000 words; £3000 first prize; 5 authors judging. Te Kura o Karere Amazing Authors Awards: short story comp; Local school; 20+ entries; 1 judge (me!)

The Mysterious Murders short story competition was open for entries from adults around the world and Te Kura o Karere Amazing Authors Awards competition was open for entries from students in years 5–8 at a local primary school.

It was such a treat reading so many excellent entries from such talented writers in both writing competitions. I had the best time!

2025 writing highlights

  1. Publishing
  2. Chatting
  3. Reviewing
  4. Hosting
  5. Judging
  6. Translating
  7. Performing
  8. Visualising
  9. Charting