The Sheila Malady Short Story Competition is open for entries! The 2024/2025 short story theme is The Dark Side. Writers of fiction are warmly invited to submit stories of up to 2000 words for consideration by the judging panel. All genres of fiction are welcome.
Competition
The Sheila Malady Short Story Competition
Closes:
February 15, 2025
Value:
See perks
Offered by
Organisation:
Stratford on Avon Shakespeare Association
Location:
All
Key Dates
Closes:
February 15, 2025
Perks
Value:
See details
Number on offer:
No limit
Details:
The winner of the Open Section will receive:
- $300 cash
- 1-hour Zoom author coaching with Carolyn Martinez (Director of Hawkeye Publishing) valued at $350
- A copy of the bestselling book, Winning Short Story Competitions by L.E. Daniels and C. Sawyer (valued at $30)
- A beautiful wooden quill crafted by local artist Gavin Roberts
- 2 x tickets to the Community Play (valued at $50)
A local prize for a writer residing in Gippsland will also be offered:
- Collins Bookstore Voucher
- 2 x tickets to the Community Play (valued at $50)
- A copy of the bestselling book, Winning Short Story Competitions by L.E. Daniels and C. Sawyer (valued at $30)
A prize for a young writer under the age of 18 years will awarded:
- Collins Bookstore Voucher
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility:
Any
Study Level:
Any
Details:
The competition is open to all ages and nationalities. Entries must be in English.
Fields of Study
Creative, Visual and Performing Arts
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