For Emerging Writers in New Zealand and Australia
This competition is to acknowledge excellence in creative writing in the short story genre. The contest is open to any writer residing in New Zealand and Australia who has had fewer than four stories/articles published in any format (print or digital).
PRIZES:
- First prize: $1000.00
- Second Prize: $500.00
- Top two entries will be published on our college site and the top five winners will receive individual editorial feedback on their submitted work.
THEME: The Curveball
GUIDELINES FOR ENTRIES:
* Entry is limited to New Zealand and Australian residents only.
* Entrants must submit a story of maximum word count: 2000 words. Any entries exceeding the word count by 50 words will not be considered.
* We only accept stories from writers who have been published fewer than four times in any genre, in any publication (for payment or otherwise).
* Stories must not have been previously published. Entrants must own full copyright to the story submitted.
* Only one story per entrant is allowed.
* Only e-mail submissions are acceptable, with stories attached as Word Documents. Mark your entry clearly with the subject line: NZWC Annual Short Story Competition, and submit according to rules below.
* If you have not received an acknowledgement of your submission within three days, please re-send your entry.
* All submissions must be sent to Nichola Meyer: nichola@nzwriterscollege.co.nz
ENTRY FORMAT:
* Your first page of your Word document must include the story title, your name, email address, and total number of words of the entry.
* Do not include your name on any page of your story, except the title page. All entries will be judged blind.
* Make sure your story has been edited and polished according to tips and guidelines provided on our college site under “Writing Resources”.
CRITIQUES: We unfortunately do not have the time to supply a critique for each submission. If you wish to receive a professional one- to two-page report of your work, please state your requirement on your title page. We charge $45.00 per critique.
COMPETITION RULES:
* The competition is open to anyone residing in New Zealand and Australia over the age of 16.
* The competition closes on 30 September 2011, and winners will be announced and displayed on our web site by 31 October 2011.
* Prizewinners will be notified via email as well as on our web site; please ensure you supply a valid email address with your entry.
* Prize money will be paid via electronic transfer.
* We only accept entries written in English.
* Entrant must own full copyright of the piece.
* Writers retain copyright, but give permission for their work to be displayed on our website.
* The judges' decision is final; no disputes will be entered into.
* If your entry has not been acknowledged within 72 hours, please contact us –your mail may have got lost in transit.
* NZ Writers’ College reserves the right to extend the competition deadline, or cancel the competition should the entries not be of publishable quality or up to the required standard.
Contact Information:
For inquiries: nichola@nzwriterscollege.co.nz
For submissions: nichola@nzwriterscollege.co.nz
Website: http://www.nzwriterscollege.co.nz
