In partnership with the Myer Foundation, the Travel Fund supports emerging, midcareer, and established Australian writers and literary sector workers in pursuing professional development opportunities. This includes writers, editors, agents, publishers, librarians, booksellers, employees and …
Annual Prize. Entries open: Mon 5 Aug – Tues 10 Sept 2024 The Oodgeroo Noonuccal Prize for Indigenous Poetry is a prestigious Australian prize for an unpublished poem by an …
In 2025, the KSP Writers’ Centre is proud to be hosting up to 20 residency placements for emerging Australian writers from diverse and marginalised backgrounds as part of our debut …
The Fabel World Short Story Competition is a contest with a difference: there’s no brief. Rather than encourage you to write new short stories, it’s designed to help you breathe …
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Entries of books published between October and December 2024 are now being accepted for the 2025 Stella Prize. The winner of the Stella Prize will be awarded $60,000. Shortlisted authors …
Submit short stories on any theme. First and Second prizes are offered, 1st $200 -2nd $100 with Highly Commended and Commended Certificates at the judges discretion Conditions: Word limit: 1,000 words. Limit of …
Double take — n. a surprised second look, either literal or figurative, at a person or situation whose significance had not been completely grasped at first. Will your writing make us look twice? …
Do you believe in the magic of stories? Do you love creating worlds where anything is possible and adventures are just a page away? If you’re between the ages of …
Sisters in Crime’s Scarlet Stiletto Awards for Australian women’s best short crime and mystery stories turn 31 this year. This round offers a record $13,400 in prizes. The first prize winner takes home $2000, donated by Swinburne …
