In conjunction with the NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL, YOUNG NSW
Closing Date 11 October 2024
Encouraging Writers since 1982
ADULT OPEN SHORT STORY and POETRY SECTIONS
Word Limit 1,500 Short Story, Poems 50 Lines.
1st Place $200, 2nd Place $75, 3rd Place $25, Highly Commended and Commended.
Entry Fee $5 per entry for Adult sections (free entry for School Students – see below).
Entry form is required, which can be downloaded here.
Or email request for a fillable PDF form to
Or send SSAE requesting an entry form, to the address below.
Post entries to:
LAMBING FLAT YOUNG FAW
PO BOX 498
YOUNG NSW 2594
If you are entering both short story and poetry sections, please use a separate entry form for poetry and stories. No names or pictures on entries for judging purposes.
SCHOOLS SECTIONS
Free entry for School Sections but only one child’s entry per section. School & Name, Class & Age on your entry please. Parent or teacher to sign that it is the student’s own work.
Junior Primary: Years 1-2-3
2 sections – Short Story and Poetry.
Word Limit up to 250 words story or 15 lines poetry.
1st Place $30, 2nd Place $15, Highly Commended and Commended.
Primary: Years 4-5-6
2 sections – Short Story and Poetry.
Word Limit up to 750 words story or 25 lines poetry.
1st Place $50, 2nd Place $20, Highly Commended and Commended.
Secondary: Years 7-8-9 and 10-11-12 }
Short Story and Poetry Sections
Word Limit up to 1,000 words story or 40 lines poetry.
1st $100, 2nd $30, Highly Commended and Commended.
Entry Form available here.
Enquiries: Contact John Dwyer 0408-699-507 or Jennifer Haynes 0457-903-240