Escape from Lockdown

Creators of all ages are invited to enter the 2021 Merri-bek City Libraries Short story competition.  Submit an entry that is written in 500 words or less, recorded or filmed in 5 minutes or less, around the theme ‘Escape from Lockdown!’

Entry forms are available at all Merri-bek City Libraries 

Download the 2021 Short story competition entry form 

Entries open Tuesday 1 June and close Sunday 18 July 2021. Winners announced Monday 23 August.

Prizes

Up to 8 years old

Winner: $100 LEGO pack
Achievement: $50 book voucher

9 - 12 years old

Winner: $100 LEGO pack
Achievement: $50 book voucher

13 - 17 years old 

Winner: $150 JB Hi-Fi voucher 
Achievement: $50 book voucher

Adult 

Writers Victoria membership + $100 book voucher
Achievement: $100 book voucher
Book vouchers are redeemable at most Australian book stores.

Conditions of entry

• Entry is free and must be submitted by close of business 18 July 2021

• Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form

• Each written entry is limited to a maximum of 500 words

• Each recited/filmed entry is limited to a maximum of 5 minutes

• It is preferred that you type your written entries. Illustrated stories, and

  recorded stories with or without visuals are accepted

• Recorded entries must include the name of the sound file on the entry

  form. The content and file name must not include the entrant’s name

• Written entries must not include the entrant’s name

• Only one entry per writer or reciter/videographer

• Entries must be suitable for a general audience

• The competition is open to anyone, except staff of Merri-bek City Libraries

  Moreland City Libraries reserves the right to retain, duplicate, display and

  publish any entry online.

• Only first names will be used

• Winners’ names will be announced by close of business Monday 23

  August 2021 and published on Merri-bek City Libraries social media.

  The judges’ decision will be final, and no correspondence will be entered

  into.

• Entries will not be returned. Please retain a copy of your story