The 12th annual Salisbury Writers’ Festival is proudly presented by the City of Salisbury in partnership with the SA Writers Centre. The Festival will provide a series of events for the writing, journalism, design and music enthusiasts.
These include workshops, presentations, competitions and even a chance to pitch your ideas to a publisher.
The competition deadlines are fast approaching:
SALISBURY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL WRITING COMPETITION
Writers of all experiences and genres are invited to enter. Entry is FREE and open to all South Australians. Entries into the Salisbury Writers’ Festival Writing Competition will be accepted between Wednesday 1 June and 5pm Friday 8 July 2016. Competition entries close Friday 8th July 2016. Late entries will not be accepted.
First Prize: $200
Second Prize: $100
Two Categories:
Category 1 (Aged 16 years and under)
Short Story: Maximum 1,000 words
Poetry: Maximum 50 lines
Category 2 (Aged 17 years and over)
Short Story: Maximum 2,000 words
Poetry: Maximum 60 lines
DESIGN THE COVER COMPETITION
Time to get creative and design a book cover. Your title should include ‘How to…’ and your theme is open for interpretation. Entry is FREE and open to all Australians over 13. Entries will be accepted between Wednesday 1 June and 5pm Friday 5 August 2016. Late entries will not be accepted.
Prizes will be offered for the following categories:
Digital Illustration $300
Graphic Design $300
The entries will be printed and exhibited in the John Harvey Gallery, 12 James Street, Salisbury during the 2016 Salisbury Writers’ Festival. Winners will be announced at the opening and awards evening on Friday 19 August 2016.
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