Newcastle Herald short story competition opens with $200 prize
Entries close December 21; pick one of four images and write a short story.
The Newcastle Herald is calling for short stories inspired by four photographs taken by Herald photographers. Writers choose one image and craft a story of 900 to 1,000 words, any genre.
The competition is open to Hunter residents aged 18 and over, with one entry per person. Judge Dr Ryan O'Neill won the Prime Minister's Literary Award for Fiction.
Shortlisted stories run in print from 26 December to 25 January. The overall winner takes a $200 bookstore voucher, $100 Harvey Norman voucher and festival passes.
Runners-up also receive prizes. Entries close at midnight on 21 December at [email protected].
- midnight December 21
- Entry deadline
- Hunter residents aged 18 and over
- Eligible entrants
Why it mattersIt's a free way for amateur writers to get published and compete for cash and bookstore vouchers.
