Thunderbolt Prize
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The New England Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Writing is a national award for unpublished short-form crime writing. All genres of crime writing are eligible, from hard-boiled to comic, paranormal to rural, noir to cosy. Entries welcome from anywhere in Australia and in 2017 we are accepting digital files! The New England Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Fiction
For a story up to 2,500 words First Prize: $500 sponsored by The School of Arts, University of New England The New England Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Non-fiction for an article up to 2,500 words First Prize: $500 The New England Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Poetry for a poem up to 60 lines First Prize: $500 sponsored by the New England Writers' Centre The New England Award for the best entry in any category by a resident of New England $250 sponsored by Reader’s Companion Bookshop, Armidale. Emerging Authors Award for the best entry in any category by a new, unpublished writer (over 18) $250 sponsored by the Friends of Tamworth Libraries Youth Award for the best entry in any category by writers aged under 18. $150 sponsored by Little Pink Dog Books and Christmas Press Thank you to our sponsors!
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Entries open: June 17
Entries close: September 21 Winners announced in November. Fee per entry: $10 for adults, $5 for youth (under 18) Payment can be made by cheque, direct deposit or by clicking HERE. Name of bank: Community Mutual BSB: 932000 Account name: New England Writers Centre Inc Account number: 618658 * Please note: if you use Community Mutual, please add “S3” to our account number: 618658S9 Please make sure you include your name and NET prize as reference when you make an online deposit. How to submit...
Hardcopy:
Please post two (2) copies of your work, double spaced and single sided, along with the entry form (below) to: NEWC P.O. box 1219 Armidale, NSW 2350 Online:
Email your entry and entry form to newcompetitions@gmail.com with your trybooking reference/receipt number. Download your entry form below...
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Terms and conditions of entry:
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