Richard Yaxley wins 2024 StoryLinks Short Story Competition
Congratulations to Richard Yaxley who won the 2024 StoryLinks Short Story competition with his subtle, emotive story Fly High, announced this week at the Narelle Oliver lecture. Read Fly High By Richard Yaxley 2024 Short List Hedgewhale by Genevieve Young-Evans It Would Never Have
Newsflash! Deadline for entries extended to April 9, 2024
2024 StoryLinks Short Story competition for writers aged 18 + Newsflash! Deadline for entries extended to April 9, 2024 For details of the competition and guidelines on how to enter please go to 2024 StoryLinks Short Story Competition for writers aged 18+.
Winning the StoryLinks Short Story competition by Ali Rutstein
Ali Rutstein won the 2023 Short Story Competition for adult writers 18+ with her story The Loophole. Originally from England, Ali Rutstein moved to Australia over twenty years ago. She is now firmly settled in Brisbane, where she lives with her partner,
Children’s Short Story Competition Shortlist Announced
2023 Children's Short Story Shortlist This year we had such an amazing number of stories entered into the chidlren's short story writing competition the judges decided to include a longlist as well as a shortlist. These writers are all commended for their
StoryLinks 2023 Short Story Competition Winner
The winner of this year's Short Story competition for writers aged 18+ was announced at the Narelle Oliver Lecture in Children's Literature given by the current Children's Laureate Gabrielle Wang. The winning short story is The Loophole by Alison Rutstein. Alison very kindly
StoryLinks 2023 Short Story Competition short list!
And the wait is finally over. There were some fabulous stories entered in this year's competition but these four were standouts - excellent writing, delicious humour, vivid characterisation, deft plotting and loads of audience appeal. In Alphabetical order: Revenge of the Bush
Short Story Competition for adults writing for children
The 2023 Short Story competition for adults aged 18+ is now open for submissions. Due date for entries is April 2, 2023, the Shortlist will be announced on May 6, 2023, and the winner will be announced at the annual Narelle
Meredith Downes wins 2022 Short Story Competition
Congratulations to Meredith Downes who won the 2022 StoryLinks Short Story competition for adults aged 18+. Here is our spotlight interview with Meredith (before she was announced the winner). The judges declared her story, The Pop Girls, the winner at this
Spotlight on 2022 Short Story Shortlist: Marian McGuinness
Here is the second of our Spotlights on shortlisted writers. Marian McGuinness has been shortlisted for her story Queenie's jiggly-Jolly Holiday - Queen Clarabelle enjoys being alone at the Get Lost Caravan Park but then makes some new friends. Marian is
Spotlight on 2022 Short Story Shortlist: Meredith Downes
Here is the first of our spotlights on our shortlisted writers. Meredith Downes has been shortlisted for her short story 'The Pop Girls', a subtle story about a girl immersed in swimming but who still observes what happens around her
Shortlist for 2022 Short Story Competition for writers 18+
The art of the short story is alive and well. We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for this year's short story competition for writers aged 18+. This year we had a record 43 entries from which the judges chose
Concealed wins Children’s Short Story Competition 2021
We are thrilled to announce that Merryana Day has won this year's competition with her exciting story, Concealed. Congratulations Merrayana. The judges found the story to be suspenseful and fast-paced, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Thanks to
Joanna Wisbey wins 2021 Short Story Competition
Congratulations to Joanna Wisbey whose short story, The Cake, won the 2021 StoryLinks Short Story competition. Judges' comments: A carefully crafted story that uses humour and insight to present a touching snapshot of a blended family wedding. Enjoy THE CAKE by Joanna
StoryLinks Short Story competition opens
It's that time of year again. Calling all writers of short stories for children to enter in the StoryLinks Short Story competition. This is a fabulous opportunity for every writer, aged 18 +, who is working on their craft. You
Leonard Cavallaro wins the Children’s Short Story Competition
Congratulations to Leonard Cavallaro who won the 2020 StoryLinks Children's Short Story competition with his entry Gratitude. He had some tough competition as the standard of entries this year was very high. The judges were impressed by the range and scope of
STORYLINKS 2020 Short Story Competition for Young Writers
Children in Grades 4, 5 and 6 are invited to write a short story of between 1000 and 1500 words - on any subject. The winner will receive $100 and have their story published on the StoryLinks website. IMPORTANT DATES Entries due by
Mindy is Strange wins 2020 Short Story Competition
Congratulations to Desmond Doyle, the author of Mindy is Strange, which has won the 2020 Short Story Competition. Judges' comments: The story was well written and original. It was immediately engaging with suspense and interest well balanced. The focus stayed on the
SHORTLIST 2020 Short Story Competition
Congratulations to the 2020 Short Story Competition Shortlisted authors Sharyn Abdullah: Ben's Secret Weapon Annaleise Byrd: Septic Tank Swim Team Desmond Doyle: Mindy is Strange Anna Quinlan: Stella Fey Joanna Wisbey: The Mystery of Bucket Man The winner will be announced on Hans Christian
2020 Short Story competition now open!
All writers of children’s stories aged 18+ are invited to enter the 2020 StoryLinks Short Story competition Entries should be a short story, maximum of 1000 words, suitable for children of any age up to 15 years old. Due date for entries
Be Careful What You Wish For by Toby Adeney is the 2019 winner of the Children’s Short Story competition Year 4 – 6 category
WINNER! Be Careful What You Wish For by Toby Adeney The Little Nightingale by Violet Beck Winning! (Multiplied by 2) by Sienna Emelia De Carlo Toilet Travelling by Oliver Harcourt-Cooze The Lost Diamond Earring by Nonoka Sasazawa Judges' comments: These stories were commendable for careful
Children’s Short Story Competition Shortlist Young Writers Grades 4 – 6 announced
The Shortlist for the StoryLinks Children's Short Story Competition for Young Writers in Grades 4 - 6 is (in alphabetical order of author) : Be Careful What You Wish For by Toby Adeney The Little Nightingale by Violet Beck Winning! (Multiplied by 2)
StoryLinks Short Story Competition
For young writers in Grades 4 – 6 or Grades 7 – 9 All young writers are invited to enter. The short story, maximum of 2000 words, Due date for entries is August 31, 2019. The winner will be announced 16 September, 2019. The winner
Meet Genevieve Young author of The Microscope
Genevieve Young, the winner of our 2019 Short Story competition talks about her writing. How long have you been writing for young people? I started trying out some ideas for preschool and early primary school picture book texts about two years ago.
And the 2019 Short Story Competition winner is …
The Microscope by Genevieve Young Buzzzzzzzzzz, buzzed the buzzer in Ward 3B. Roxy waited and watched for the shadow of a nurse in the hallway. She was sure that if she held the button down at the right time and for the right
Shortlist for 2019 Short Story competition!
It's official, the judges have decided. And the shortlist is
2019 Short Story competition now open.
Prize money doubled in 2019 Short Story Competition. Entries are now open for the 2019 Storylinks Short Story competition. We had an amazing response last year and this year we look forward to another bumper crop of great children's stories. All children’s authors
WINNER of the 2018 StoryLinks Short Story Competition
Tuck Shop Takeover by Combat Dad By Debbie Smith “The school is looking for tuck shop ladies, I mean helpers. Maybe you should sign up?” Mum tells Dad. “Shesh!” I blurt. Mum and Dad both turn to look at me. “What?” Mum shrugs her shoulders and
Sue Wright to judge StoryLinks Short Story Competition
We are thrilled to announce that Sue Wright, the owner and publisher of Tiny Owl Workshop, has agreed to be one of the judges of this year's StoryLinks Short Story competition. Sue runs Tiny Owl Workshop, an award winning micro-publisher based
StoryLinks Short Story Competition!
StoryLinks 2018 Short Story Competition To all children's authors You are invited to enter the StoryLinks 2018 Short Story Competition The short story (maximum of 1000 words) must be for children but written by someone over 18 years old. Due date for entries is
