Entries for the 2023 OutStanding LGBTQIA+ Short Story Competition have now closed. Our judging panel are now reading your stories.
Winners Announcement Event:
Winners will be announced Sunday 1 October 2023 – Check our Facebook Page for details.
Prizes for this year’s Competition.
First Prize $1,000
Madeline Shaw Youth Prize $250
Admin Prize $100
More prizes to be announced soon!!
The OutStanding committee; Gail Hewison, Robert Tait, Nicole Baker-Bryson & Stafford Hamilton
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