Lane Cove Literary Awards 2021

The Lane Cove Literary Awards is a prestigious national writing competition organised by Lane Cove Council that recognises writing excellence and fosters Australian writing talent. 

Winners will be announced online in November.

Lane Cove Literary Awards Shortlist 2021

Shortlists are now available for the following categories:

• Short Story Prize Shortlist
  
• Memoir Prize Shortlist
  
• Poetry Prize Shortlist
  
• The Burns Bay Bookery Resident Prize Shortlist
  
• Wise Sage Prize Shortlist

Lane Cove Literary Awards Longlist 2021

Longlists are now available for the following categories:

• Short Story Prize Longlist

• Memoir Prize Longlist
• Poetry Prize Longlist
  

Lane Cove Literary Awards Categories

• Short Story Prize  $2,000
• Memoir Prize  $1,500
  
• Poetry Prize  $1,500

The following additional prizes may be awarded:

• The Burns Bay Bookery Resident Prize  $500
• Wise Sage Prize (Age 65+)  $500

             (Anonymous Sponsor)

Lane Cove Literary Awards Terms and Conditions 2021

Lane Cove Literary Awards 2019: An Anthology 

The Lane Cove Literary Awards 2019: An Anthology publication was launched in November 2020.

Copies can be purchased from Lane Cove Library for $20. 

Thank you to the Awards Sponsors and to the Authors who entered in the Lane Cove Literary Awards 2019.

Lane Cove Literary Awards Previous Winners

Previous winners of the Lane Cove Literary Awards 2014 - 2019