on โ29-02-2016 05:24 PM
Do you have knowledge of the Elizabeth Jolley writing competition, and if so is it worth entering? ๐
on โ29-02-2016 05:48 PM
I didn't know much about it, Jean - I'm not really into short stories, but I had a look around and gfound this:
https://www.australianbookreview.com.au/prizes/elizabeth-jolley-story-prize/current-jolley
I'd say it's definitely worth giving it a go. $20 entry fee is not exorbitant and anything that gets you writing and polishing is always worthwhile.
This is a list of previous winners - with links to their stories.; https://www.australianbookreview.com.au/prizes/elizabeth-jolley-story-prize/past-winners.
GO FOR IT!
on โ29-02-2016 06:19 PM
Oh rats, that link to the winners' stories doesn't work. I found another link that shows some of the winner's story only to find that to read the rest of it you have to subscribe to ABR. From what I read however his writing is excellent, which is to be expected for a competition in the name of Elizabeth Jolley. I've always adored her novels and short stories, for their superb and crystal clear prose, and quirky characters. I did meet her once when she was a guest at a writers' conference I helped to organise and she was the most unassuming lady in person.
Having said all that I knew nothing about the competition, but I would say go for it too, one never knows.
on โ29-02-2016 07:17 PM
Oh, bummer! I didn't click on the actual links to the stories, just on the link to the winners.
on โ29-02-2016 07:53 PM
Thanks guys. I am at 2k words and still going. It is more stop than go with the inspiration, still there is plenty of time before submission times. This has always been on the bucket list. โบ๏ธ
on โ29-02-2016 10:10 PM