https://southcoastwriters.org/very-short-story-competitionA Very-Short-Story Competition
Can you write an amazing short story in under 500 words?
We’re looking for stories on the theme of ‘untranslatable’ things! Explore the untranslatable: things there are no words for in English, and things that are difficult to comprehend or express.
You can also write a very-short-story on any theme if you include the word ‘untranslatable’ in there!
Competition Guidelines
Conditions: This writing competition is for young people between the ages of 9 -18
Entrants must reside on the South Coast of NSW (between Helensburgh and Eden).
Age Categories: Works will be judged in three age categories: 9-12, 13-15, 16-18.
Word length: The maximum word length for all age categories is 500 words.
Prizes: The winner of each category will receive $100, plus a $30 Australian Book voucher. Two runners up in each category will receive a $30 Australian Book voucher
Publication: The winners and runners up in each category will be published in a digital zine on the SCWC website, and will be invited to read their work at the zine launch.
This competition is run in partnership with Shoalhaven Regional Gallery and Shoalhaven Libraries, and it is associated with the Holiday Break program supported by the Office for Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW.
Judges are the Young Writers Program leader Helena Fox, and YWP teacher Rhys Lorec
Submission: All entries must be submitted via the SCWC website.
Entry fee: is $5 per submission. Hardship waivers are available, please email us.
Dates: Competition opens 5 January and closes 29 January.
Announcement: Winners announced on 14 February on the SCWC website.
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