NZSA Asian Short Story Competition
Get your entries in!
The inaugural NZSA Asian Short Story Competition closes on 30 August, so now is the time to send in your stories.
As the national body supporting writers in New Zealand, our organisation is keen to promote Asian writing and offer an opportunity for Asian writers to showcase their work. Entry is open to New Zealand permanent residents who are Asian or of Asian ethnicity. Short stories will be in English, and the theme is open. Stories will ideally contain some Asian content, though not necessarily be set in Asia.
The minimum length of entries is 2,500 words, and the maximum length of entries is 3,500 words.
There is a total of $4,500 in cash prizes. First prize: $3,000. Second: $1,000. Third: $500.
A shortlist of 5 will be announced on 21 October, and winners will be announced at a function in Auckland during November 2011.
The judging panel comprises Sue Gee, Renee Liang and Stevan Eldred-Grigg.
For information and forms please email programmes@nzauthors.org.nz or visit our website: www.authors.org.nz
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