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*IN-PERSON* Djillong Short Story Competition

Presentation of Prize Winners

Join us for the announcement of the winners of the inaugural Djillong Short Story Competition

Djillong – meaning 'tongue of land' – evokes the living connection to Country and the cultural memory of the local Wadawurrung people, honouring their storytelling tradition which spans tens of thousands of years.

Geelong Writers, late-comers to this long tradition, has cast its net wide for 21st century Australian storytellers to enthral modern readers. Entries were received from all over Australia, from Australians living overseas, and from established as well as emerging writers, with the winner to receive a cash prize of $1,000, and second and third placegetters $400 and $200 respectively. 

Competition judge, Dr Liz Monument, is a Geelong novelist, editor and writing coach whose clients include HarperCollins and Jericho Writers.

Please join us for an evening featuring conversations with authors of the winning stories, short readings and audience discussion. There will be an opportunity to mingle over drinks and savouries following the presentation.

Geelong Writers Inc. is a not-for-profit community group that has supported and promoted literature in Geelong and Surf Coast for the past 29 years. Geelong Regional Libraries Corporation is proud to support this event.

$20 per ticket including refreshments, $10 per ticket for members of Geelong Regional Libraries and Geelong Writers

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