http://www.thebookabyss.com.au/writing-competitionWriting Competition
Entries close April 30th, 2011
1st prize: $100.00 cash + $100.00 Book Abyss Gift Certificate.
2nd prize: $50.00 cash + $50.00 Book Abyss Gift Certificate.
3rd prize: $50.00 Book Abyss Gift certificate.
Commendations and a $20.00 Book Abyss Gift Certificate will also go to 2 entries judged to be next best.
Topic: Open
$10.00 per entry (Limit four (4) entries per person)
1. Up to 1000 word limit
2. May be fiction or non fiction
3.Include a cover letter with:
Name
Address
E-Mail address
Title
Word count
4. *Please DO NOT place your name on any page of your story*
5. Send entries to: The Book Abyss Writing Competition.
Strathfieldsaye LPO, P.O. Box 850, Strathfieldsaye Victoria 3551
6. If you would like your entry returned please provide a stamped self addressed envelope.
Please Note: You may pay your entry fee by Credit Card, Cheque or Money Order (Australian Banks Only).
To pay by Credit Card click on the Add To Cart link below to proceed to our secure checkout.
If paying by Cheque or Money Order simply attach to entry.
Winners will be chosen based on points given in relation to accepted elements of short story writing. These elements include but are not restricted to:
Punctuation
Grammar
Point of view
Adherence to voice
Sentence structure
Story structure
Focus
Engaging the reader
Word count
In fairness to all entrants, entries that exceed the word count will be imediately disqualified.
Winners will be notified by mail in the first week of June 2011. Results will also be displayed on this page.
Australian Competitions Club
