Student Writer Competition

Are you passionate about psychology? Fancy shouting about it to 48,000 readers, and winning a great prize?

The Psychologist is again running the Annual Student Writer Competition, but this year we are getting creative. You could write a 'traditional' article of up to 1800 words; you could contribute to one of the regular sections of The Psychologist such as 'Careers' or 'Looking back'; you could submit a blog entry or 'tweet'; the world of psychology writing is your oyster. Our emphasis this year is on finding something that engages and informs, whatever the format, and on unearthing genuine new talent in the field of writing about psychology.

Winners will have their articles published in The Psychologist, and will also get an expenses-paid trip to the Society's London Lectures or Annual Conference (UK travel, hotel and registration).

What are we looking for?

You need to be able to hook the reader in and keep them interested right to the end. Think about the wide-ranging audience of The Psychologist and write for them - don't just submit something you wrote for another purpose. Think journalism rather than journal: the piece must have sound and properly cited psychological content, but quality of writing and clarity of argument are just as important. An element of debate can help; originality is the key, particularly this year.

Instructions

1. Send your work to psychologist@bps.org.uk, with the subject line 'student writer entry', to arrive no later than 29 January 2010.

2. Do not put your name on the article or work itself - the judges will work blind to the author's identity.

3. On a separate sheet please list all of the following: name, address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail, departmental address, name of head of department/supervisor, and word count (if applicable).

Judging will take place in February and winners will be notified in early March. See the July issue of The Psychologist for the judges' report on this year's competition and the winning entries. A Guide to Writing for The Psychologist, is available free from the Society's office, or on this website.

Good luck - get writing!

Student Writer Competition
How Policy and Protocols Style Tips Book Reviews Student Writer Competition	Are you passionate about psychology? Fancy shouting about it to 48,000 readers, and winning a great prize? The Psychologist is again running the Annual Student Writer Competition, but this year we are getting creative. You could write a 'traditional' article of up to 1800 words; you could contribute to one of the regular sections of The Psychologist such as 'Careers' or 'Looking back'; you could submit a blog entry or 'tweet'; the world of psychology writing is your oyster. Our emphasis this year is on finding something that engages and informs, whatever the format, and on unearthing genuine new talent in the field of writing about psychology. Winners will have their articles published in The Psychologist, and will also get an expenses-paid trip to the Society's London Lectures or Annual Conference (UK travel, hotel and registration). What are we looking for? You need to be able to hook the reader in and keep them interested right to the end. Think about the wide-ranging audience of The Psychologist and write for them - don't just submit something you wrote for another purpose. Think journalism rather than journal: the piece must have sound and properly cited psychological content, but quality of writing and clarity of argument are just as important. An element of debate can help; originality is the key, particularly this year. Instructions 1. Send your work to psychologist@bps.org.uk, with the subject line 'student writer entry', to arrive no later than 29 January 2010. 2. Do not put your name on the article or work itself - the judges will work blind to the author's identity. 3. On a separate sheet please list all of the following: name, address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail, departmental address, name of head of department/supervisor, and word count (if applicable). Judging will take place in February and winners will be notified in early March. See the July issue of The Psychologist for the judges' report on this year's competition and the winning entries. A Guide to Writing for The Psychologist, is available free from the Society's office, or on this website. Good luck - get writing!



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