This is a creative writing competition open to adult writers living in Western Australia.
Works must be original unpublished prose and have a 1000 - 3000 word count.
The Armadale Writers’ Award will open and accept online entries only from 1 - 30 September 2020.
Prizes
The Prizes for each category are 1st Prize $1000, 2nd Prize $750, 3rd prize $500, plus seven finalists will receive a $50 book voucher. These are presented at a private award ceremony.
Judging
This award will be judged by a panel of authors and librarians. This is a creative writing competition and entries will be judged on originality of themes, plot development, story structure and overall quality of writing.
Individual feedback cannot be provided.
Writing Tips from the Judges
Level up! Writing better short stories with Laurie Steed
(https://youtu.be/sYHiUgyBZ4I)
Author Laurie Steed shares his skills and industry experience as a manuscript assessor, short story competition judge, creative writing teacher and mentor to emerging writers.
For more tips see the Writing Tips sheet.
Please read the Terms and Conditions to guarantee eligibility. Entries that fail to meet the requirements as laid out in the Terms and Conditions will not qualify for a prize. The promoter will not enter into correspondence regarding this matter.
