Applications are currently open for young people aged 10-18 years, who have a connection to Knox, to submit a short story into the Knox Write Now creative writing competition.
We are seeking submissions of short stories, or snippets/chapters of longer works, up to 3000 words in length. Applications are open in three categories:
- 10-12 years
- 13-15 years
- 16-18 years
Knox Write Now provides an opportunity to celebrate and empower young people to pursue their writing dreams. Winners from each category will get the chance to see their writing published in a short story collection, which will be available to borrow from Knox Library - Ngarrgoo.
How to enter:
Entries must be submitted by 11.59pm on Monday 30 June.
Terms and Conditions:
Your entry must:
- Be your own original work - no AI, no fan-fiction
- Not exceed the maximum word limit of 3000 words
- No poetry will be accepted
- Only one entry per person.
Full terms and conditions can be found in the submission link above.
Timeline:
1 May: Competition opens
30 June: Competition closes
24 September: Winners announced at a soiree afternoon
Term 4 2025: editing and collating short story collection
Late November/December (date TBC): Book launch.
For more information contact the Youth Team on 9298 8000 or [email protected]
