2019 Graeme Lay Short Story Competition

  • Open exclusively to all NZSA members
  • $500 first prize, $250 second prize, $100 third prize
  • Opens 16 August, closes 4pm, Friday 4 October
  • Brought to you by NZSA Auckland Branch

Conditions of entry

  • The competition is open to all NZSA members.
  • All entries must be original and not previously published or broadcast before the competition results are announced.
  • copyright remains with the author.
  • Entries should contain 1500 words or fewer.
  • The manuscript should be typewritten, on A4 sheets, double-spaced, with clear margins and saved as a pdf file.
  • A $10 entry fee is required to confirm entry. Once you have entered an email will be sent to confirm payment details.
  • Members may apply as many times as they wish – a separate entry form and fee needs to be paid for each story.
  • Author’s name MUST NOT appear on the story.
  • Stories must have a title which should match exactly what is on the entry form.

HAVE YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE CONDITIONS? GREAT! ENTER THE COMPETITION HERE.