Calling all Midwest and Gascoyne writers! You are invited to showcase your talent by entering in the Big Sky Short Story Prize 2026. Submit up to 3 entries on themes of your choice, with a great cash prize pool and special festival privileges on offer.
ENTRY IS FREE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Open to people aged 18 years plus from across the Midwest and Gascoyne.
- Opens Friday 17 April, closes 4pm Friday 10 July 2026. No late entries accepted.
- Length - Maximum of 3,000 words.
- Entry is free. Maximum of three entries per person. Each entry must be accompanied by a completed entry form.
- No responsibility is accepted for lost, delayed or late entries.
- Shortlisted entries announced Wednesday 2 September 2026.
- Entries will not be returned.
- Winners announced Friday 23 October 2026.
- Winner: Cash prize of $500, VIP access to Festival Events, Story published online via Library Catalogue and Certificate.
- Runner-Up: Cash prize of $200, VIP access to Festival Events, Story published online via Library Catalogue and Certificate.
- Highly Commended: Story published online via Library Catalogue and Certificate.
- Employees of the CGG and their direct family members are not eligible to enter this competition.
- Entries must be unpublished and in English.
- The entry is written with a mature or adult audience in mind.
- Format - must be typed 1.5 line spacing, 12 point font, no contact/name on actual work, only on entry form.
- Entrants should not submit stories which have been edited by AI in any way.
