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The Lane Cove Literary Awards
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 Australian writers over 16 years of age are invited to submit unpublished works.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