Submissions Opens for Heroines Anthology Volume 4

The 2022 Heroines Anthology is now open for submissions of short fiction and poetry. The Heroines Anthology is a collection of stories of women written by women. Works with a particular focus on telling lost women’s history, untold stories, and reimagined myths, fairy tales, folklore or legends, or speculative fiction, are particularly encouraged. The 2022 Heroines /Joyce Parkes Women’s Writing Prize will award two of the works selected for the anthology: 1st prize Short Fiction $1000 & 1st prize Poetry $1000.
Read about our prize patron Joyce Parkes here.

Guidelines:

We only accept submissions from writers who identify as women.We accept previously published work as long as you retain the right to publish it and it has not previously won an award.We expect all work to demonstrate respect for others.While we accept submissions of work for publication in the Anthology from outside of Australia, the prize will only be awarded to someone residing in, or a citizen of, Australia.

Preparation:

This is the Heroines Anthology’s fourth volume. We suggest that you read our previous anthologies to get a feel for what we are looking for (and what stories and myths have already been covered those years) before you submit. You can order a copy at a 10% discount with the code SUBMIT2022. Please note that we do not generally publish memoir unless it is exceptional and has a strong link to our preferred themes.

How to submit:

Submissions must be made via our webform.The submissions must include your receipt number from the Prize submission fee.Submissions will close on the 28th February 2022Fee per submission of $ 15 (If you have financial issues & cannot pay this fee. Please contact us.)

Short Story Entries

We accept submissions of short fiction of up to 3000 words  (12-point standard font, 1.5 spacing)Only one story per entry. You may submit multiple stories however this will require separate entries. 

Poetry Entries

We accept submissions of up to 5 pages of poetry in a 12-point standard font & 1.5 spacing. This can be made up of several shorter poems, or one longer work.Separate the poems by marking the end of each piece. You may submit more than one entry; however, this will require separate entries.

If you have questions, contact Prize Manager Lore White: heroinesprize@gmail.com

INFORMATION & SUBMISSION DETAILS

*Repost from Heroines Prize – all enquiries should be directed to them using the contact details above*