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Tuesday, 27 July 2010

Aussie Short Story Competition for Aussies


It is highly frustrating when I see a competition and get all excited, then read the fine print and see it is only for UK or US residents etc. Happens a lot. However, here is a competition for Aussies only! Woo hoo! In the age of email subs, I don't see why competitions should suffer from xenophobia, but sadly this is life.

As I have quite a few Aussie blogger friends now, I am putting this up in case you've missed it. A literary magazine, Wet Ink  has this short story competition each year. Here are a few guidelines to whet your interest. Click here for full submission details. There is a $15 entry fee.

Here's the blurb:

Presenting the $3000 Wet Ink Short Story Prize

First prize is $3000, 1 year’s subscription to Wet Ink, and publication in Wet Ink.

Two highly commended entries each receive $100, a year’s subscription to Wet Ink, and publication in Wet Ink.

Closing date for entries is 31 August 2010, so start writing, and good luck!

Have a great week writing,

Denise
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23 comments:

  1. Nomes27 July 2010 at 12:20

    Oh! very cool. I have a few short stories kicking around...

    thanks for the heads up :)

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  2. Denise Covey 27 July 2010 at 12:23

    You're welcome! Let's get cracking!

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  3. Theres just life27 July 2010 at 13:04

    You go girl. Let us know how you do.

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  4. Denise Covey 27 July 2010 at 13:09

    Thanks. Sure will..:)

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  5. joanne fox27 July 2010 at 17:45

    Good luck!

    We do seem to have an ever increasing number of writing competitions here in the UK, so it's only fair that you get some too!

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  6. Old Paper Roses27 July 2010 at 19:10

    Hello L'Aussie,
    Thank you for visiting my blog!
    It's so great to see a new follower and a new comment when you just started a blog.
    I see you have 3 blogs, wow.
    I'm going to take a look right now :-)
    Have a great day!
    best wishes from Holland
    Michelle

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  7. Denise Covey 27 July 2010 at 20:52

    Thanks Joanne, we don't have too many over here..:)

    Old Paper Roses, your blog in beautiful..:)

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  8. Aubrie27 July 2010 at 22:10

    Awww I can't do it. *sigh*

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  9. Helen Ginger28 July 2010 at 02:17

    Zowie, that's a great prize! Go for it.

    (I gave you an award today on my blog.)

    http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com/2010/07/being-versatile.html

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  10. Talli Roland28 July 2010 at 03:34

    Thanks for the heads-up. Go Aussie go! :)

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  11. Charmaine Clancy28 July 2010 at 07:38

    Fantastic! You're right, there doesn't seem to be many Aussie competitions.
    Great to find another Aussie's writing blog :-)

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  12. Denise Covey 28 July 2010 at 08:07

    Charmaine, nice to meet you, and yes, the Aussie writing comps are few and far between and too often literary..:)

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  13. Simon Hay28 July 2010 at 14:40

    Hi, I arrived via a link at Helen Gingers. I'll check out the comp, I'm in Nth Brisbane. Happy writing.

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  14. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy28 July 2010 at 17:17

    I'm always excited to find other Aussie writers/bloggers. I found you through Helen's blog. And yes, it is so frustrating when so many comps are os. Thanks for passing on the details for this competition!!

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  15. Denise Covey 28 July 2010 at 20:47

    Simon and Lynda, nice to meet you both. Hope you have a go at this. Happy writing to you both..:)

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  16. Tabitha Bird29 July 2010 at 07:47

    Another Aussie writer? And in Brisbane no less. Me too! Thanks for finding my blog. And cool comp. I will consider an entry.

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  17. Denise Covey 29 July 2010 at 07:53

    Excellent Tabitha. Judging by the last NaNo there are tons of us in Bris..:)

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  18. Terri Tiffany29 July 2010 at 21:33

    Thank you for stopping by my blog! I love your mix of French and English--espcially since I've gone to Paris and studyied the languag forever! I often wondered about how it is to be in Australia and so many of the publishers and contests are in America. Same for the Canadians when they are entering.

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  19. Denise Covey 30 July 2010 at 06:51

    Thanks for coming by Tiffany. Glad you like my French/English mix. I too have been studying the language for years and spent as much time as possible in France. It is difficult being in Australia. You have to make your opportunities..:)

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  20. *30 July 2010 at 08:22

    Sounds like a great contest, the prize is awesome, too!!

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  21. Denise Covey 30 July 2010 at 09:46

    Terresa, not bad..:)

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  22. Anonymous30 July 2010 at 10:32

    Thanks for the info. You're right. There are so many comps we Aussies can't enter. I'm going to give it a go. Wishing you all the best with your entry!

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  23. Denise Covey 31 July 2010 at 08:34

    Selma, and I'd be so chuffed if you won it!

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