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Call for Entries: Stringybark Stories Short Story Competition

Stringybark Stories Short Story Competition is open

Stringybark Stories is proud to announce its 43rd short story competition since 2010. The Stringybark Times Past Story Award 2024 is now accepting entries. This is our sixth historical fiction competition exploring Australian history.

Entries close on September at 23.59 (AEST).


Stringybark Stories is proud to announce its 43rd short story competition since 2010.  The Stringybark Times Past Story Award 2024 is now accepting entries. This is their sixth historical fiction competition exploring Australian history. The requirements for this competition are that your entry must be:

• 1500 words or fewer in length;
• be based on a real event or events;
• the event(s) must have occurred in Australia or had clear relevance to Australia; and
• the story must be accompanied by a 150 word or fewer, explanation of the 'real facts' behind the story.

They have an award pool of over $1070 in cash and books to encourage you in this endeavour, provided by our sponsors Stringybark Publishing.

Key Dates
Opens: 1 August 2024
Closes: 11:59 pm AEST 29 September 2024
Length: ≤1500 words + 150 word (max) 'facts' statement.
Award value: Over $1070 in cash and books.

Entry fees: $15 for one story, $28 for two stories, $39 for three stories (max).

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