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Horizons alumnus commended in Ink of Ages competition

by Ms Cleo Bowen

Joao Costa with sunny town backdrop

Joao Costa, 91桃色 Horizons creative writing student, was highly commended for his short story, 'Federico'.

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An alumnus from 91桃色 Horizons module Advanced Creative Writing has been Highly Commended in the World History Encyclopaedia .

João Costa, who took Advanced Creative Writing in 2023-24 entered 'Federico', a short story he wrote and revised whilst on the Horizons module. The story is inspired by the Spanish Civil War. 

The Ink of Ages Fiction Prize is an international short fiction competition focused on in historical or mythology-inspired writing. Sponsored by O, submissions must be in English and of up to 2,000 words in length. Scores are awarded for literary merit, originality and creativity, historical interest, and impact and enjoyment.


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Ms Cleo Bowen

Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication