Lane Cove 2017 Literary Awards are now OPEN!

The 2017 Lane Cove Literary Awards are now open. There’s a possible prize pool of over $7,000.

Entries are open to Australian writers aged 16 and up.

There are several prize categories and opportunities for a range of aspiring writers. So, don’t be shy!

From the media release:

Short Story Prize – $2,000
Memoir Prize – $1,500
Poetry Prize – $1,500

The following additional prizes may be awarded:

North Shore Gym Resident Short Story Prize – $500
Stone Real Estate Resident Memoir Prize – $500
Trendsetter Travel Resident Poetry Prize – $500
The Burns Bay Bookery Youth Prize (16-24 years) – $500
The Baytree by Ardency Senior Prize (Age 65+) – $500

Time to brush up your entry and get it submitted. Entries close 23 August 2017.

You can find out more and submit your entry on the Lane Cove Council website.