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13 Apr 2018

INTERVIEW: Susan Johnston who’s one of the judges for the Darebin Mayor’s Writing Awards

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INTERVIEW: Susan Johnston who’s one of the judges for the Darebin Mayor’s Writing Awards

David and Sue talk to Susan Johnston who is one of the judges for the upcoming Darebin Mayor’s Writing Awards. The topic this year is “The Table is a Meeting Place – Even the Simplest Food is a Gift” and entrants need to submit a short work on the topic which is 700 words or less. Entries are open until 24th April 2018.

The Darebin Arts website describes the awards as follows:

The Darebin Mayor’s Writing Award is an annual award for writers who live, work or study in the City of Darebin.

Now in its fifth year the awards celebrate local writers and the stories that make up our community.

The winner of this year’s award will receive a prize of $1500. Additionally, two shortlisted writers each will receive a prize of $500. Entries will be judged by a panel of three professional writers: Louise Swinn, Susan Johnston and Adolfo Aranjuez.

This year’s award is for short works (700 words or less) on the theme:

The table is a meeting place, even the simplest meal is a gift.

We are looking for stories about food and food rituals culture and traditions. The stories told at dinner tables. The smells, colours and textures of food and its preparation.

Works of all genres are accepted.

Entries open here 14 March 2018

Entries close 24 April 2018

Wining entry receives $1500 and two shortlisted writers will receive $500 each