2022 Short Story Competition for writers 18+ NOW OPEN

All writers of children’s stories aged 18+ are invited to enter the 2022 StoryLinks Short Story competition

Entries should be a short story, maximum of 1500 words, suitable for children of any age up to 15 years old.
NB this is an increase in word length from last year.
TIMELINE:
Due date for entries is Sunday, 3 April 2022;
The shortlist will be announced Saturday, 30 April 2022;
The winner will be announced at the annual Narelle Oliver Children’s Literature Lecture on Thursday evening, 26 May 2022.

The winner will receive $250.00, and they will be invited to have their story published on StoryLinks website.

Previous Winners

2021: The Cake by Joanna Wisbey

2020: Mindy is Strange by Desmond Doyle

2019: The Microscope by Genevieve Young

2018: Tuck Shop Takeover by Combat Dad by Debbie Smith

For terms and conditions of entry go here. If you have any questions please emailstorylinks@booklinks.org.au.
Happy Writing