The Lane Cove Literary Awards

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The Lane Cove Literary Awards is a prestigious national writing competition organised by Lane Cove Council that recognises writing excellence and fosters Australian writing talent. Australian writers over 16 years of age are invited to submit unpublished works.

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

• Short Story Prize $2,000

• Poetry Prize $1,500

• Travel Story Prize $1,500

The following additional prizes may be awarded:

• The Burns Bay Bookery Residents Prize $500

• Synergy Youth Prize (16 – 24 years) $500

• WAIG Women Writers Prize $500

• Wise Sage Prize (65+ years) $500

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