Applications are now open for the Christine Cole Catley Short Story Award

The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) and Cape Catley Publishing are delighted to announce the Christine Cole Catley Short Story Award. The aim of the award is to provide a platform to support and promote the development of short stories within New Zealand with a focus on encouraging the development of ideas and the nurturing of talent. Applications Open Friday 5 October 2012 Applications Close Monday 25 February 2013 The prize for the winners is as follows:  Adult Entry - 1st $500 and publication in book form together with other short-listed entries. Youth Entry – 1st $250 and publication in book form together with other short-listed entries. Runners-up may receive Certificates of Merit. Short-listed entries may be published by Cape Catley Publishing in anthology form together with winning entries. For more information www.authors.org.nz