Stories should be limited to 2500 words and must be single-authored. A nominal administration fee of $12 per story is payable by credit card or PayPal. First prize is a permanent desk membership at the SWR for three months, with the normal joining fee being waived (valued at $910 AUD). There is also a runner-up prize of a ‘hot desk’membership at the SWR for three months (valued at $550 AUD).