Deadline: 3 August 2013
Open to: nationals of Asia-Europe Meeting member countries, at least 18 years old
Prize: cash prize of SGD 1,000 (around EUR 600) plus travel and accommodation to attend the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival for one European and one Asian writer
Description
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) is partnering with the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival to launch its first online short story contest, Long Way Home.
The theme of the Asia-Europe Short Story Contest is travel. In this framework, what is expected from writers is not travel writing but creative writing that uses the theme travel as the premise for a short fiction. It is of particular interest for ASEF to receive stories that highlight Asian perceptions of Europe and vice-versa. This competition seeks stories that give new perspectives on local culture, identities, and traditions in the context of contemporary societies and environments.
The online short story contest aims to support emerging writers from Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) member countries and unveil new talents in the literary field from both regions. It also seeks to highlight different perceptions of Asia and Europe through creative writing and enhance cultural understanding.
Eligibility
Applicants must be
- a national of one of the following ASEM member countries: Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Vietnam
- at least 18 years of age at the time of submission
All submissions have to be in English, 700-800 words maximum; only original works that have not been previously published will be accepted.
Prizes
The prizes for the best story include cash prize of SGD 1,000 (around EUR 600) plus travel and accommodation to attend the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival for one European writer and one Asian writer.
Application
To apply complete and submit the application form (available here) by email to asef.shortstories@culture360.org until 3 August 2013.
For more information about the contest please visit the official website.
