Writing Competition from ABR and a Chance to Win AU$5,000

ABR is pleased to call all talents for a writing competition that launched with the title; The 2023 Calibre Essay Prize. This competition is one of the world’s leading prizes for a new essay and it is now worth a total of $7,500. 

If you are among the winners, you will have:

• The winner: AU$5,000.
• The runner-up: AU$2,500.
• The overall winning essay will be published in the April 2023 issue, followed by the runner-up.

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You should follow the following criteria:

• Entries are welcome from living writers writing in English anywhere in the world.
• ABR staff and board members are not eligible to enter. 
• ABR contributors, volunteers, and interns may enter.
• Entries must be original works written by an individual living author.
• Entries must not infringe upon anyone’s copyright.
• Essays that are deemed to be works of plagiarism will be disqualified.
• Previously published, prize-winning, or broadcast essays will not be accepted. 
• Translations are not eligible.
• If entrants subsequently withdraw their entries, the entry fee will not be refunded.
• Your work should meet these requirements:
• Entries are only permitted in Word documents (.doc or .docx).
• Essays must be written in English.
• Entries must be a single non-fiction essay of 2,000 to 5,000 words.
• The text should be presented with 1.5 line spacing and in 12 pt font size.
• The file name should only include the title of the essay. You should not include your own name in the file name.
• Images are allowed, but the total file size must not exceed 3MB.

Entry fees:

• Current ABR subscribers: $20
• Standard/nonsubscribers: $30

Please note: All non-subscribers will automatically receive four-month digital access to ABR free of charge. 

About Australian Book Review (ABR):

ABR is an independent, not-for-profit monthly magazine, created in 1961, it lapsed in 1974 and was revived in 1978. It is one of Australia’s major cultural magazines that present high-quality journalism and new writing for the widest possible audience. It engages with all the arts, not just literature. It is always committed to the publication and promotion of creative and critical writing of the highest standard.

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