The competition is organized by Overland, an Australian literary and cultural magazine. Supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, and named after the late Neilma Gantner, the Sidney Short Story Prize seeks excellent short fiction of up to 3000 words themed around the n imaginative, creative and literary interpretations are strongly encouraged. Stories must be unpublished (including online). Stories that have won or are under consideration for competitions are not eligible.
Entry fee $12 AUD for subscribers and $20 AUD for non-subscribers.
Prizes The winner will receive $5,000 AUD and their short story will be published in Overland. Two runners-up will each receive $750 AUD.
Deadline:November 22, 2024