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<\/figure><\/div>\n\nNEW NATURE WRITER OF THE YEAR 2022<\/span><\/h2>\n\nAre you inspired by spending time in a place where nature flourishes? Then put pen to paper and let your creativity flow in this year\u2019s nature-writing competition<\/p>\n\n
Words: Joe Pontin<\/p>\n\n
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<\/h2>\n\n\n\nG<\/span>rass whispers in the hay meadow. Garlic scents the woodland air. In the canal\u2019s dark mirror, stars glitter; fox bark.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWe all have favourite places, made vivid by nature. For BBC Countryfile Magazine\u2019s <\/em>2022 New Nature Writer of the Year competition, we would like to hear about the special places around the country that inspire your love of nature, and why you feel a deep connection to it. All you have to do is write us a short piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe winner will be published in BBC Countryfile Magazine\u2019s October issue.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWHAT TO WRITE ABOUT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe theme for your story is \u2018a special place\u2019. It\u2019s your tribute to a UK location you love, and the nature that flourishes there. The place might be \u2018special\u2019 to many \u2013 or simply special to you. It might be rural or urban. To enter, send us 600\u2013800 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we read your entry, we want to feel as though we are standing in this particular setting. We want to feel immersed in the place you describe, and to feel the connection to nature you experienced there. What does the environment look, sound and smell like? How does it make you feel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
WHAT IS A \u2018NEW WRITER\u2019?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWe are keen to hear new voices \u2013 those who have never published nature writing in print for a national audience. But you CAN take part if you have written about nature in local newspapers or other print media with a limited audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is also fine to enter if you have written blogs and web features about the natural world, or won other competitions for your nature writing. And if you entered last year and didn\u2019t win, you are welcome to enter again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nWHO CAN ENTER?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe competition is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands, except employees or contractors of Our Media or Immediate Media and anyone connected with the competition or their direct family members. There is no minimum age for entrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HOW AND WHEN DO I ENTER?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Please send your 600\u2013800-word entry by email only, to newnaturewoty@countryfile.com<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Paste the text into the body of the email, rather than attaching it in a document.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Don\u2019t forget to include your full name, your address, your email address and daytime telephone number.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Entrants aged under 18 must state their age with their competition entry, and confirm that they have permission to enter from their parent or guardian.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nTHE PRIZE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you are chosen as the winner by our panel of expert judges, your story will be published in BBC <\/em>Countryfile <\/em>Magazine\u2019s <\/em>October issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe closing date for entries is 11.59pm on 8 June 2022. Good luck!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMORE DETAILS: <\/strong>For full terms and conditions, see: countryfile.com\/countryfile-magazine-competitionterms-and-conditions\/<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/h2>\n\nG<\/span>rass whispers in the hay meadow. Garlic scents the woodland air. In the canal\u2019s dark mirror, stars glitter; fox bark.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We all have favourite places, made vivid by nature. For BBC Countryfile Magazine\u2019s <\/em>2022 New Nature Writer of the Year competition, we would like to hear about the special places around the country that inspire your love of nature, and why you feel a deep connection to it. All you have to do is write us a short piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The winner will be published in BBC Countryfile Magazine\u2019s October issue.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n WHAT TO WRITE ABOUT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The theme for your story is \u2018a special place\u2019. It\u2019s your tribute to a UK location you love, and the nature that flourishes there. The place might be \u2018special\u2019 to many \u2013 or simply special to you. It might be rural or urban. To enter, send us 600\u2013800 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As we read your entry, we want to feel as though we are standing in this particular setting. We want to feel immersed in the place you describe, and to feel the connection to nature you experienced there. What does the environment look, sound and smell like? How does it make you feel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n WHAT IS A \u2018NEW WRITER\u2019?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We are keen to hear new voices \u2013 those who have never published nature writing in print for a national audience. But you CAN take part if you have written about nature in local newspapers or other print media with a limited audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also fine to enter if you have written blogs and web features about the natural world, or won other competitions for your nature writing. And if you entered last year and didn\u2019t win, you are welcome to enter again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n WHO CAN ENTER?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The competition is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands, except employees or contractors of Our Media or Immediate Media and anyone connected with the competition or their direct family members. There is no minimum age for entrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n HOW AND WHEN DO I ENTER?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Please send your 600\u2013800-word entry by email only, to newnaturewoty@countryfile.com<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Paste the text into the body of the email, rather than attaching it in a document.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Don\u2019t forget to include your full name, your address, your email address and daytime telephone number.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Entrants aged under 18 must state their age with their competition entry, and confirm that they have permission to enter from their parent or guardian.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n THE PRIZE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are chosen as the winner by our panel of expert judges, your story will be published in BBC <\/em>Countryfile <\/em>Magazine\u2019s <\/em>October issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The closing date for entries is 11.59pm on 8 June 2022. Good luck!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE DETAILS: <\/strong>For full terms and conditions, see: countryfile.com\/countryfile-magazine-competitionterms-and-conditions\/<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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