The Sutherland Shire Literary Competition is closing soon. 

Entries Open: Monday, 5 February 2018
Entries Close: Monday, 30 April 2018

Australian residents over 18 years of age are invited to submit their individual, original works in the following categories:

  • Traditional verse (rhyming, max 80 lines)
  • Free verse (max 80 lines)
  • Short story (max 2,000 words)

3 prizes are being offered in each category:

  • 1st Prize – $1,000
  • 2nd Prize – $500
  • 3rd Prize – $250

At the judge’s discretion, a separate Shire Resident’s Prize of $250 may be also awarded for the best entry in each category from a Shire resident not winning another prize in that category.

Prizes will be awarded in August at a venue to be advised.