The Stringybark Australian History Short Story Award 2011 is for the story that explores an Australian historical theme and entertains the judges the most.

Stringybark Short Story Awards cordially invites all writers, including our international friends, to put their hand to writing a history inspired short story in 1800 words or fewer. 

The Stringybark Australian History Short Story Award 2011 offers the winner A$300 cash, a certificate, publication in hardcopy and/or electronically and a copy of the book.  Second place receives  A$125 cash, a certificate, publication in hardcopy and/or electronically and a copy of the book.  Third place, A$50 cash, a certificate and publication in hardcopy and/or electronically and a copy of the book.

There is an entry fee of A$9.50 for one story, A$17 for two or A$22.50 for a maximum of three stories.  This can be paid via PayPal or Direct Deposit.  See the payment page for details.

Stories must be sent via email.   Closing date for entries is 14 October  2011.  Winners will be notified by 21 December 2011.

Further details here.

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