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SD Harvey Short Crime Story Award

SD Harvey Short Crime Story Award

Entries Close: 30 October 2026

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  • Entries to the SD Harvey Short Crime Story Award must be fictional stories but can be based on fact 

  • Multiple entries are accepted

  • The author must reside in Australia

  • Please note you will only be able to submit an entry on the date the award opens: October 1

  • By signing the submission form you are guaranteeing the submissions is solely the author’s original work and not the work of another person or AI

  • Stories must be unpublished and between 2000—5000 words.

  • The broadest definition of the crime story will be considered eligible, but should include one or more elements that are normally associated with the genre, i.e. suspense, intrigue, mystery, conflict, crime, punishment or investigation.

  • Entries will be judged on story structure; characterisation; ‘ripping yarn’ and dialogue/quotes and plot

  • The judges' decision is final.

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