StoryLinks runs two short story competitions every year.
Adult competition
In the first half of the year we run a competition for writers 18+ years.
The prize is $250 and the winning story is published on the StoryLinks website.
The winner is announced at the annual Book Links Narelle Oliver Children’s Literature lecture.
Previous winners:
2021: The Cake by Joanna Wisbey
2020: Mindy is Strange by Desmond Doyle
2019: The Microscope by Genevieve Young, includes interview with the author.
2018: Tuck Shop Takeover by Combat Dad by Debbie Smith, includes interview with the author.
Children’s competition
In the latter part of the year we run a competition for children in grades 4, 5 and 6.
The prize is $100 and the winning story is published on StoryLinks Website.
Previous winners in the Young Writers Category:
2021:Concealed by Merryana Day
2020 : Gratitude by Leonard Cavallaro
2019: Be Careful What You Wish For by Toby Adeney