Story competition
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
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Entry is free and must be submitted by close of business 18 July 2021
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Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form
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Each written entry is limited to a maximum of 500 words
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Each recited/filmed entry is limited to a maximum of 5 minutes
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It is preferred that you type your written entries. Illustrated stories, and
recorded stories with or without visuals are accepted
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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
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Written entries must not include the entrant’s name
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Only one entry per writer or reciter/videographer
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Entries must be suitable for a general audience
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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.
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Only first names will be used
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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.
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Entries will not be returned. Please retain a copy of your story