VARUNA/SCRIBE NEW AUSTRALIAN STORIES ANTHOLOGY SHORT STORY COMPETITION 2010

PROGRAM DETAILS

AIM

To recognise outstanding short story writers in Australia by publishing their work in a major anthology.

DESCRIPTION

The anthology of Australian short stories is intended to include a broad range of styles and voices.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Short story writers, both established and new or emerging, are invited to submit their stories. Regional writers are encouraged to apply. Regional writers are those living in Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern Territory, or in regional NSW, regional Victoria and regional Queensland.

Applicants must be resident in Australia.

AWARD

Shortlisted stories will be sent to Scribe Publications for consideration. Scribe will select finalists, whose stories will appear in the anthology, New Australian Stories 2.0.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The Varuna Creative Team is interested in reading stories of all kinds and styles, from the traditional to the highly experimental, and is looking for stories that challenge, surprise, delight and intrigue. 

If the submitted work has previously been published this must be acknowledged and publication details provided. If there is the likelihood of future publication of your work, it would not be suitable to submit this as an application for this program.

SELECTION PROCESS

The three members of the Varuna Creative Team will read each story submitted, then collectively discuss all stories and create a shortlist for Scribe Publications to consider.

Pdf version of Program Details and Application Guidelines available here.

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Application Guidelines (see below)

Application Form (Parts A & B)

VARUNA/NAS NATIONAL SHORT STORY COMPETITION

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

OPENING AND CLOSING DATES

Submissions will be accepted from 1 June 2010 and must be postmarked by 30 July 2010.

APPLICATION FEE

$45 (including GST) per submission. Fees cover administrative costs and help sustain this program.

If you are applying for both the anthology and the short story masterclass, you will pay a single fee of $65 (including GST). The same material can be submitted for both programs.

WHAT TO SUBMIT

Please include your name on all materials provided.

• Up to three of your original stories, each up to 5000 words, per application/submission.
  Send two (2) copies each.
• A brief description of your writing life and experience. Length: no more than one page.
• Completed Varuna application form (Parts A & B).
• Application fee.
  
  
• Optional: Your attitude to the short story.
  Varuna and Scribe are interested in reading your views about the challenges you find when writing short stories, or about a particular and relevant story, book or magazine that has intrigued you in some way. Maximum length: One (1) page.

NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS (SUBMISSIONS)

More than one application/submission can be made. Each application/submission must be accompanied by a separate application form and application fee.

COPYRIGHT

Applicants retain copyright of their material but agree to their work being used as stated in this program’s description.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPLICATION

After the deadline, applicants will receive a posted letter acknowledging receipt of their application and application fee.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS

The shortlist of short stories forwarded to Scribe will be posted on the Varuna website (News & Diary section) on August 30 2010.

FEEDBACK TO APPLICANTS

The selectors’ decisions are final. Selectors do not discuss the selection process or offer individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

CONDITIONS

In submitting an application, applicants agree to the following conditions.

• Applications must comply with the program’s requirements as set out in this document.
• Submitted material must be the applicant’s own original work.
• Applications must be postmarked by the deadline. Late applications are not considered.
• Application materials are not returned under any circumstances. After the selection process is finished, materials are responsibly destroyed.
• Individual feedback is not provided to unsuccessful applicants.
• Varuna retains information from application forms for one year.

SUBMITTING WORK

• Provide material as hardcopy, not on disk or sent by fax or email.
• Submit work that is in English, typed, with 1.5 spacing and generous margins, and printed on one side of white A4 paper.
• Include your name, the page number and an identifying title or descriptor on each page submitted.
• Follow the three steps below to complete and submit your application form. The application has two parts, A and B. You must complete both parts.
  
  

Step 1 Complete Part A of Application Form 2010	Enter all required information. At the bottom of the form, click the Print This Form button and print three (3) copies. One is your formal application; one is the coversheet for your submitted materials; and one is for you to keep for your records. Click the Submit button to send your details to Varuna for office use. Sending the information does not mean your application has been lodged with Varuna. You will see a link: Application Form Part B/Payment Page. Click on this link.
Step 2 Complete Part B of Application Form 2010 & include fee	Download and print out the Part B pdf file and complete it. If paying by cheque or money order, make it out to The Eleanor Dark Foundation. If paying by PayPal, click the PayPal button. Staple these items together: Part A, Part B and if applicable your cheque or money order.
Step 3 Post all required materials.	Application and fee Part A, Part B, and if applicable your cheque or money order. Coversheet with the required and optional material attached. (The coversheet is a printed copy of Application Form Part A.) Use a paperclip or bulldog clip to keep material together. Please do not staple materials together. Post to: VARUNA/SCRIBE NAS              Varuna, the Writers' House              141 Cascade St              Katoomba NSW 2780

 Pdf version of Program Details and Application Guidelines available here. 

To complete an application form, click HERE

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