Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) and Deakin University (DU) are pleased to once again present the Local Word Writing Prize.
Entries for the 2023/24 Local Word Writing Prize opened on 26 August 2023.
One entry of up to 3000 words is welcome from emerging and established writers in prose fiction and creative nonfiction.
The winner of the prize will receive:
- a prize of $2000*
- a one-hour mentoring session with a Deakin University writing practitioner
- publication on GRLC’s website and announcement in GRLC’s e-newsletter
Commended writers will receive:
- a prize of $250*
- publication on GRLC’s website and announcement in GRLC’s e-newsletter
{* please note that prizes are awarded as VISA Debit cards up to the specified amount}
Entries close at 5:00pm, Saturday 27 January, 2024
Please contact events@grlc.vic.gov.au if you require any clarification or further information regarding your entry.
For more information, visit grlc.vic.gov.au
