REGION WRITERS INVITED TO ENTER Mind Body Spirit BOOK AWARDS

 

-The Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Unpublished Manuscript Award 2014-

-The Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Book Award 2014-

REGION writers with an interest in the Mind Body Spirit genre are encouraged to enter their uplifting works for the 2014 Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Literature Awards.

This is the 11^th year of the awards which recognises writers of both manuscripts and published books, and offers one of the largest prizes for literature in New Zealand.

Spokesperson for The Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust, Adonia Wylie is encouraging everyone with an interest in the genre to enter.

“Each year we receive a substantial number of entries in both categories. We enjoy reading the works produced and extending our knowledge of the genre and we would like to encourage all REGION writers interested in the growing Mind Body Spirit genre to submit their work.”

Last year, Tauranga’s Dr. Mike Godfrey won the $10,000 award in the Book category for his work, What’s The Matter? – A Doctor’s Journey into Our Innate Spirituality. Mt Eden resident Keith Hill won the $10,000 award in the Unpublished Manuscript category for his work, Practical Spirituality – How to Discover and Realise Your Life Plan.

The Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust was set up by Ashton Wylie in 1999 with its main intent being to promote more loving relationships. The trust welcomes work from all religious and spiritual backgrounds.

For the purposes of the award, Mind Body Spirit is that which encompasses a wide range of beliefs and has higher consciousness, expanded awareness and greater enlightenment as its goals.

The judging panel is looking at authorship and production values including illustration, design, typography and editing. Consideration will also be given to the work’s ability to uplift and enhance the understanding of people and society.

Both awards will be presented at a ceremony at The Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust’s own venue, Hopetoun Alpha in Auckland on Friday 15 August, 2014.

Submission forms and entry details are available from www.awct.org.nz or from The Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust office, phone: 0800 367 242, e-mail: awctbookawards@ebco.co.nz or post: PO Box  68982 Newton Auckland 1145.