John Marsden Prize 4 Young Australian Writers
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The John Marsden Prize for Young Australian Writers is a national competition open to young writers under 25 years of age. |
| What to do: Write an original poem or short story/first chapter of a novel under 3000 words long and submit it! | |
Entry is free for all applicants under 18.
For 18 -24 year olds, the $10 entry fee includes free Express Media Membership and a monthly newsletter on events, grants and competitions.
Entries close 5pm Friday 28th August, 2009. Entry forms are now available using the link below.
John Marsden Entry Form 2009.pdf
First place winners will be printed in the December issue of Voiceworks.
Second and third place winners, and those with honourable mention will be published on the Express Media website.
The CMIS Resource Bank contains reviews of many of John Marsden’s works.
Visit the CMIS Authors & Illustrators page for extensive links to both Australian and International authors and illustrators including John Marsden.
June 10th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
I am constantly amazed at how much encouragement there is for emerging writers. John Marsden to my knowledge has always been very supportive of young writers and this is one of many prizes for young people. It is almost the case that young people need a course on how to navigate through the plethora of prizes.