AustLit

The Scribbli Gum website was set up in 2007 with the joint efforts of Ruth Strachan, Robyn Gosbell and other voluntary assistants, all commonly known as Twiggy Branch. They were looking for works that were cameos — small and fine, well-crafted — whether in prose or poetry. Gum Leaves is the prose section of this endeavour, closing annually on 31 October. It seeks works of fiction or nonfiction, of any theme, from 200 to 1000 words. Winning entries are published online and there is a small cash award. Other competition run by Scribbli Gum include Gum Nuts and Gum Blossoms, both of which are open to poetry. (http://www.melbournebooks.com.au/awaw2011contents.html#jj )