Short stories by regional writers wanted

The ABC Short Story Project is on again, calling for short stories from regional writers that will make great radio. Stories should be imaginative but need not necessarily be fiction and while writers must live in rural or regional areas, the subject matter does not have to be regional. Last year's entries ranged from travellers' tales, through to memoirs of war to fantasy, romance and crime fiction. Stories must be original, previously unpublished and up to 800 words in length.

This year's entries will be reviewed by 3 judges with significant backgrounds in literature and radio. The competition closes on Friday 17 August at 5pm. For an entry form and more details go to the website www.abc.net.au/shortstories