Call for Local Authors – Share Your Bribie Island Stories!

6 June, 2025

Charter Hall is inviting local authors and aspiring writers from Bribie Island and Southeast Queensland to contribute short stories for an exciting new project: "The Adventures of Bribie Island."

Whether it’s the joy of holidays, the charm of local flora and fauna, cherished family moments, shopping centre visits, or lifelong friendships, we want your stories to bring Bribie Island to life!

Story Guidelines

πŸ“ Length Options:

  • 1-minute story: 100–200 words
  • 3-minute story: 450–650 words

🌿 Theme: Community-focused, Bribie Island adventures

πŸ“œ Rights: Authors must assign a 5-year intellectual property license to Charter Hall

πŸ’° Compensation: Up to $300 per approved story

Timeline

πŸ“… Expression of Interest Deadline: Friday, 6 June

✍️ Final Story Submission: Friday, 27 June

πŸ“– Editing & Revisions: Week of 30 June

🌐 Upload to Portal: Week of 7 July

πŸ”Ž Testing & Prep: Week of 14 July

πŸŽ‰ Launch Event: During Children's Book Week, 16–23 August

Calling All Storytellers!

Whether you're an established author or an emerging writer, this is your chance to make a lasting impact! Your words will shape the way Bribie Island is remembered for years to come.

Know someone who has a great story to share? Spread the word!

For full details, please review the attached document and submit your expression of interest before Friday, 6 June.

πŸ”—Find out more here