The Big Issue's 20th annual Fiction Edition is now on sale. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading $ 0 / $ NaN /year All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue The milestone issue includes new short fiction from 13 writers, who were selected from more than 800 submissions.
Since it was first launched in 2004, the Fiction Edition has become the biggest-selling fiction magazine in Australia. The short story competition is a rare opportunity for new and emerging writers to see their work published in a national print magazine. There is no entry fee to the competition and each published author receives a prize of $500.
The Big Issue editor Amy Hetherington says that the beloved bumper issue isn't only a highlight for readers and vendors, but an increasingly valuable showcase of local talent. "To make it to the 20th year of the Fiction Edition shows how important it is to have an accessible platform in Australia for anyone with a story to tell," she said. Get reading: The Big Issue's Fiction Edition is now on sale "Aside from being a best-selling edition for our vendors, the Fiction Edition is an extraordinary opportunity for emerging writers to share their work on a national scale.
The Edition is full of fantastic stories, and I congratulate all our successful writers.