The story is…cash up for grabs

By Lachlan Ellis

It’s on again, the Peter Carey Short Story Awards, and Mooraboolites are encouraged to try their hand for a chance at winning thousands of dollars, and a place in an acclaimed literary magazine.

Named after Bacchus Marsh-born author Peter Carey, the 2022 Short Story Awards will grant this year’s winner $2000, and the runner-up $1000.

Both writers’ stories will also be published in the Spring 2022 issue of prestigious Melbourne literary journal, Meanjin. On top of their Award winnings, the two writers will also receive a contributors’ fee from Meanjin for their work.

Additionally, one exceptional submission from a writer who lives, works, or studies in Moorabool Shire will win the ‘Best Local Entry Award’, which comes with a $500 prize.

Local writers Jem Tyley-Miller and Wayne Marshall are the faces of the contest, which is being run by Moorabool Shire Libraries.

Mr Marshall said there was so much to gain from submitting an entry in the competition.

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in the 18 January 2022 edition
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