Write a short creative piece in the form of a short story, poem, or comic on the theme of "metamorphis". Like a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, when you find yourself at a crossroads having to make a major decision, or an invetion is so spectacular it sparks change. Think literal or psychological transformation, change, evolution or discovery. We are looking for entries no longer than 300 words that will transform our imaginations!

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Your Deadline: Entries to the competition close on August 1st, 2026.

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The Prizes: All entries will be published in an anthology, with prizes for the winning entry in each age category.

The winning entry in each category (6-9, 10-12 and 13-17) will receive a $100 Better Read Than Dead voucher and two runners up in each category will receive a $50 voucher.

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How to Enter: Follow the link below to submit your entry. Entries are limited to one per person.  Please submit your entry as a WORD DOCUMENT. If you need assistance or have any further questions, please email Mischa at mischa@betterread.com.au.

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