Calling all writers! WORDfest's 2024 Short Story Competition is open! Entries can be submitted from the 1st of April, 2024. Entries close at 11:59pm on the 24th of June 2024.
Apollo Bay WORDfest welcomes original entries from writers residing in the state of Victoria (who aren't currently paid fictional writers) to submit short stories.
Get tapping on your keyboards, writing to an open theme, and submit your entry to one of three judging categories (please note, there is a small entry fee for the Adult/Open Category):
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(maximum 3000 words)
The winner of the Adult Open Category will receive $1000 cash prize.
Entry Fee: $10
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(maximum 1000 words)
Entries must be from young adults, aged 12-18. The winner will receive a $300 cash prize.
FREE entry
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(maximum 500 words)
Entries must be from writers under the age of 12. The winner will receive a $200 Readings book voucher.
FREE entry
Winners of the Under 12 and young adult categories will be announced at 11:30am on Saturday July 26 @ Apollo Bay Community Hall
The winner of the Adult OPEN Category will be announced after Poetry, Plants & Pies, 7:30pm on Satuday July 26 @ Apollo Bay Community Hall