1000 WORDS or LESS wishes to give as many amateur and professional writers as possible, the opportunity to develop and showcase their craft and creative skill in the shorter story genre. One entry will be selected for a $1,000 cash award. $100 cash prizes will be available for up to 5 other entries. Prizes will be paid in Australian dollars (AUD). Approximately 50 entries will be selected for publication to capture the creativity, inspiration, ideas and thoughts of a diverse range of writers and provide a permanent published record of contemporary, past or futuristic ideas or themes. The author will retain copyright of their own work.
The entrant may choose any subject, theme, idea or inspiration. All eligible and valid entries will be read and reviewed. Additional guest judge/s may be appointed to assist with the final judging. The judge/s decision will be final and no correspondence or negotiation will be entered into or considered. Judge/s will be representative of a broad cross-section of people to ensure a wider selection of entries receive awards based on creative merit as well as appeal, popularity, interest and engagement.
Please send an email to 1000wordsorless@1000wordsorless.com.au to obtain a copy of the story template, entry form, eligibility criteria and guidelines.
You must use our standardised story template and complete our entry form before submitting your finished entry.
The entry fee is $15 AUD. You may submit more than one entry and each additional entry fee is $15. Entry fees are payable in Australian dollars (AUD).
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