The Margaret Medcalf Award recognises excellence in research using the State Archives of Western Australia. The Award honours Miss Margaret Medcalf OAM, Western Australia’s second State Archivist, for her valuable …
Competitions
2024 Poetry d’Amour
Submit poems up to 40 lines in length that suit the theme of “love.” Entry fees: $10 for one entry, $20 for 2 entries, $25 for 3 entries and $30 …
2024 Ros Spencer Poetry Contest
Submit original and unpublished poems of up to 60 lines, of any theme, for an opportunity to be published in the anthology Brushstrokes 2024. Entry fees: $10 for one entry, …
Creatrix Poetry Submissions 2024
Submit up to two unpublished and original poems. Word limit: 60 lines (although less is preferred). Submissions of up to eight haiku/senryu per person accepted for each issue. Please note …
2024 AWG Emerging Writers’ Awards
The 2024 Emerging Writers’ Awards (previously the Monte Miller Awards) are open for entries. These awards are a purpose-built and industry-recognised opportunity for AWG Associate and Student members to have …
Fiction Factory Poetry Competition
Submit poems up to 40 lines. Entry fees: £5 for one entry, £9 for two entries and £12 for three entries. Prizes: Five shortlisted poets will receive a supportive critique …
2024 Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards
Submit poems up to 80 lines. Optional theme: “Listen, I have an Idea”. Open to students enrolled in an Australian education facility (Kindergarten to Year 12). All types of mainstream …
Island Nonfiction Prize 2024
Submit 4,000 words, or up to six pages for comics. The judges want to read what fascinates, excites or enrages you. Your entry doesn’t have to be zeitgeisty – there …
Publishable Manuscript Development
Publishable 2024 is Queensland Writers Centre’s 15th annual national manuscript development program for emerging writers. The program gives up to 25 successful applicants with completed manuscripts the chance to take …
KYD New Australian Fiction 2024
Submit previously unpublished stories must that are between 2,000 and 6,000 words. All genres will be considered. You must be a Kill Your Darlings (KYD) member to submit, but can …