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Question for she--ele

jean2579 — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 06:24:06 GMT

Do you have knowledge of the Elizabeth Jolley writing competition, and if so is it worth entering? 😍

Re: Question for she--ele

the_great_she_elephant — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 06:48:56 GMT

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!

Re: Question for she--ele

bright.ton42 — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:19:07 GMT

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.

Re: Question for she--ele

the_great_she_elephant — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 08:17:26 GMT

Oh, bummer! I didn't click on the actual links to the stories, just on the link to the winners.

Re: Question for she--ele

jean2579 — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 08:53:14 GMT

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. ☺️

Re: Question for she--ele

imastawka — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 11:10:10 GMT

Just remember to stop at 5k and you'll be ok