Writing Competition – The Australian Literature Review

14 June 2010
Writing Competition – The Australian Literature Review
The Australian Literature Review is accepting submissions of short fiction (1000-3000 words). Any genre. Any theme.

All short fiction submissions to auslit.net from Australian authors before midnight (AEDT) Sunday August 1st will go into the competition and the top 3 will be selected for the following prizes. Winners announced 6am Monday August 16th.

1st Prize-$500. Your winning entry will be professionally appraised by author Sophie King, whose latest non-fiction book How to Write Your First Novel and her latest novel The Wedding Party are out now. Sophie also offers her professional manuscript apraisal services at www.sophieking.info.

2nd Prize-$200. Your entry will be professionally appraised by Sophie King.

3rd Prize-$100.

Submit to auslit@hotmail.com.

The Australian Literature Review website is focused on assisting Australian writers to develop their craft and showcasing Australian writing which does not simply conform to cultural politics models which currently pervade much Australian literary writing.

The Australian Literature Review takes the position that literature is not a tool for authors to try to steer readers towards political or philosophical conclusions, but a means of entertainment, enjoyment, and providing a springboard for readers to wonder and think for themselves.

Submissions can be accompanied by a short bio up to 50 words which can include a relevant website or blog link. All submissions must be the intellectual property of the person submitting. By submitting, you agree that your submission can be displayed on The Australian Literature Review website (www.auslit.net).

More information here.
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