There are so many ways to build a story around the word “if.” We want to find out what stories the word “if” inspires in your mind. Write a story that’s 1200 words or less in any genre to let us know.
The senior category is open to students who were enrolled in years 10 – 12 in 2020 and the junior category is open to those enrolled in years 7 – 9 in 2020. Both categories are open only to students within the regions of the Hunter, Upper Hunter, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie regions.
Entries open as of December 1st, 2020. Winner to be annouced at the IF Maitland Festival during the weekend of May 28 – 30, 2021.
To enter you must use the downloadable template below. Any entries not matching the template guidelines will not be considered. All entries must be submitted using the form below and must be either .doc or .docx files. By entering, you are consenting for IF Maitland to print your story online, in an anthology of finalists or in other promotional materials as the committee sees fit. Copyright remains with the author and the author is free to submit to any publication after the date of the festival. The story must not be revealed publicly before then.
Entries are open now, and will close at midnight, April 17th. Entries received after this date will not be considered.
The decision of the judges is final and no corrrespondence will be entered into.