Year 7 student wins writing prize with story written in hours
Arlo Burchell wrote his winning story Spiral in just a few hours just two days before the deadline and won the senior category of the Great South Coast Young Writer's Prize.
Why it mattersYoung writers are finding their voice and building confidence in storytelling, skills that shape how they communicate throughout their lives.
AustraliaTwo young Victorians are recognised for creative writing talent, with their schools receiving $250 each in book credits from this regional literary competition.
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