Reluctant Writer’s Winning Words

Innisfail State High School Year 11 student Sian Smith was recently named runner-up in a national writing competition, which was entered by more than 3000 students.

Her entry in the 1997 Inaugural Schools Short Story Competition took out the coveted award in the horror/thriller division and was described by judges as having some very strong underlying themes, which sent shivers down their spines.

Her story, entitled Twisted, contained a strong narrative based around an unusual idea and ending.

Smith’s ability to convey the meaning imaginatively where the strengths which gained her the award.

The competition was run by the Australasian Publishing Group and involved around 700 schools.

And despite winning such a widespread competition, which no doubt presented the judges with some outstanding work. Smith says she does not particularly enjoy writing.

“I was surprised to receive the award for the piece which I wrote last year as an English assignment,” she said.

“I read a lot, but writing music is where it stops. I do not enjoy writing very much.”

Smith’s creativity is mainly focused in the area of music, and in the past art, and is balanced with a love of science.

She said the award would not change her mind about writing and she intended to pursue a career in the music industry when she graduated from high school next year.

Published: 18/09/1997
Source: Innisfail Advocate

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