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The Victoria WritersB次元官网网址� SocietyB次元官网网址檚 18th annual writing competition is once again searching for the best short stories, creative non-fiction and poetry from Vancouver Island writers B次元官网网址� published or unpublished. Due to the current situation with the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on everyoneB次元官网网址檚 lives, the entry deadline for the contest has been extended to June 1.

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Secured as judges for this year are former Victoria Book Prize winner Julie Paul (fiction), award-winning children and teen literature author Robin Stevenson (creative non-fiction) and decorated writer-teacher Susan Braley (poetry).

The winners in each category will receive a prize of $300, with $200 for second place and $100 for third. All winnersB次元官网网址� entries will be published in Island Writer, the societyB次元官网网址檚 literary journal. Non-winners will also be considered for publication.

To make it safer for all concerned during the pandemic, the Society is now accepting electronic submissions only. Email them to contest@victoriawriters.ca . Writers are asked to e-transfer the $25 entry fee to treasurer@victoriawriters.ca or mail a cheque to Victoria WritersB次元官网网址� Society, Annual Writing Competition, P.O. Box 8311, Victoria, BC, V8W 3R9. All submissions must be received by June 1.

Find more information on submission criteria at .

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