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
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
2022 Book Links Annual Lecture in Children’s Literature
This lecture by Dr Robyn Sheahan - Bright will survey a range of contemporary responses to social issues in children’s literature, and how social activism is reflected in texts by both Australian and international authors. It will canvas the concerns
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
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
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
Shortlist 2020 Short Story competition written by children in year 4,5 & 6
This year there were a record number of entries, nearly 300, from all across Australia. Children wrote across genres and styles - fantasy, emotional realism, detective stories, science fiction, choose your own adventure, graphic novel, adventure and escape. The judges were
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
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)
