2024 Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize

By Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha | Dunedin UNESCO City Of Literature | Posted: Monday Oct 21, 2024

Entries will close Friday 22 November 2024

Supported by the Malcolm Robertson Foundation, and named after the late Neilma Gantner, the 2024 Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize seeks excellent short fiction of up to 3000 words themed around the notion of ‘travel’; imaginative, creative and literary interpretations are strongly encouraged. This competition is open to all writers, nationally and internationally, at any stage of their writing career.

The winning writer will receive $5000 and their short story will be published in Overland. Two runners-up will each receive $750.

Entries will close 11.59 pm, Friday 22 November 2024. Please read the entry guidelines below to confirm eligibility.

Entry fee: $12 for subscribers and $20 for non-subscribers. Another option is to take out one of our special prize subscription: for $62, you get discounted entry and a discounted subscription to Overland, which includes four print issues, access to the daily online magazine, and invitations to subscriber events, opportunities and giveaways.

Find out more and apply: 2024 Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize ($6500) - Overland literary journal