Your Category *Open CategoryStudent - Secondary School CategoryStudent - Primary School CategoryFirst Name *Last Name *Your School *Please list your school here, using the official name (as listed at asl.acara.edu.au)Preferred ContactPlease enter a phone number, email address or postal address so we can contact you regarding the competition. You will not be added to any communication lists.Email Address *Phone Number *Street Address *Apartment, unit number, etcCity / Town / Suburb *State *Postal Code *Short Story Competition Entries *NoneShort Story Competition - 1 Entry ($45 entry fee - includes copy of this years Anthology)Short Story Competition - 2 Entries (additional $25 entry fee)Short Story Competition - 3 Entries (additional $25 entry fee)2025 Special CompetitionJust 150 Words$5 entry fee will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)Competitions Being EnteredShort Story CompetitionJust 150 WordsJust 150 Word Story TitleTitle is not required (you don't have to enter: 'Untitled') but allowed. It will not be included in the word count.Your 'Just 150 Words' Story * Visual Text Copy / paste your 150 word story here0 / 1502025 Short Story Competition: Story Title *DO NOT include your name in the story title - to ensure 'blind judging'2025 Short Story Competition: Story Title 1 *DO NOT include your name in the story title - to ensure 'blind judging'2025 Short Story Competition: Story Title 2 *2025 Short Story Competition: Story Title 3 *Upload your 2025 Short Story Competition file/sDrag and Drop (or) Choose FilesIf entering multiple stories, ensure each is a seperate file. Please upload only Microsoft Word files (.doc, docx). PDFs are not accepted. Files cannot exceed 2MB.Upload your 2025 Short Story Competition story fileChoose FileNo file chosenDelete uploaded filePlease upload Microsoft Word format files (.doc .docx). PDFs are not accepted. Files cannot exceed 2MB.Consent *I agree with the competition's Conditions of Entry.Payment OptionsYou can pay for your entries now, or add further items below. Remember, by entering the Short Story Competition, you will automatically receive a copy of the Outback Writers Festival Anthology Volume 10.Total Entry Fees$Additional items available for purchaseFestival EventsFestival Gold Pass - $45Annual Dinner & Awards Night - $55Social Activity: Age of Dinosaurs - $75You can only buy 1 ticket to each event for yourself on this page. If you want more tickets, please visit the SHOP.MembershipAnnual Membership - $10PublicationsThe Outback Volume 9 (2024 edition) - $46 (includes postage within Australia)DonationDonation$25$50$100As we are not a deductible gift recipient (DGR), your donation is not tax deductible.Choose your own donationAs a non-profit organisation, we are grateful for your support.Grand Total of Entry Fees + Shop Items$I will be paying by *Online (credit / debit card)Cheque (by mail)Cash (in person at the Festival)Credit / Debit Card *Cheque TextPlease print this page and enclose a cheque made payable to the Outback Writers Festival. Your total shopping cart is ${calculation-2} Mail to: Outback Writers FestivalPO Box 116Winton Qld 4735Cash textWe suggest printing a copy of this page as a reminder of the amount you will be bringing to the Festival. Your total shopping cart is ${calculation-2} Submit EntryPlease do not fill in this field. (Fill in this form, then click Print Entry Form ⬇️) Print Entry Form Competition Information Terms & Conditions