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Competitions for adults

The 2025 Book Links Short Story competition

Writers aged 18+ are invited to enter the 2025 Book Links Short Story competition

Entries should be a short story, maximum of 1500 words, suitable for children of any age up to 15 years old. Book

Due date for entries is 5 April 2025.

The shortlist will be announced Saturday, 3 May 2025 at the Write Links meeting.

The winner will be announced at the annual Narelle Oliver Lecture on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.

The winner will receive $250.00, and they will be invited to have their story published on StoryLinks website.

For guidelines and entry details go to Terms, Conditions and Guidelines for Short Story Competition – adult entries

    I have read the terms and conditions of entry and agree to abide by them.

    This story is an original story written by the entrant listed.

    I am a resident in Australia, or an Australian citizen living overseas.

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