How to enter

  1. Make sure you read the Conditions of Entry
  2. Prepare your entry in a Word doc
  3. Fill in the form below before Wednesday 15 May, midnight

If you have any questions, please email writers.comp@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Your Story
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, odt, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods.
My story is words long
I have included any derivation of this year's theme word 'crystal' in my story.
Author Details
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