Australian & Oceanian writing prompt
The Convict at Port Jackson
Set your story in 1788, with the arrival of the First Fleet at Port Jackson. Focus on a convict sentenced to transportation for a crime they didn't commit. Explore their struggles and triumphs as they cope with life in the penal colony, interactions with Aboriginal communities, and their quest for redemption or escape.
Suggested length: A short story: 1,500 to 5,000 words, or flash fiction under 1,000
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- 1Keep the famous event offstage and show its ripples.
- 2Make the dialogue sound of its time without becoming hard to read.
- 3Tell it from someone the history books ignored.
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