GCWA SHORT STORY COMPETITION ENTRY FORM

MEMBERSHIP

Are you a member of GCWA?

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YOUR CONTACT DETAILS

First name

Last name

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DECLARATIONS

I confirm my work is original, not AI generated, and any quotes from other writers are clearly acknowledged.

I acknowledge and accept the Terms & Conditions and Rules of the 2026 GCWA Short Story Competition.

I am 18 years of age or older.

STORY TITLE & UPLOAD

Story Title

Before uploading your story, please ensure:

1. Your name is NOT in the document.

2. Your story title is at the top of the document.

3. You have followed all requirements as indicated in the guidelines.

Story Upload

CRITIQUE OPTION (GCWA MEMBERS ONLY)

Optional Critique (+$25)

Receive detailed feedback from our judges on your story's strengths and areas for development. Your personalised critique will cover the same elements used to evaluate competition entries (as outlined in the Terms & Conditions).

Critiques will be emailed in late August 2026.

ENTRY FEE PAYMENT

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IMPORTANT: Once you have completed the payment, return to this form and tick the payment completed box.

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