BookTok Competition

As part of Love to Read Local Month 2025, Writing WA is thrilled to launch the BookTok Competition — a fun and creative way to engage with Western Australian books through short-form video content! 

This initiative invites you to showcase your love for WA books on TikTok and Instagram Reels, with fantastic prizes up for grabs!

PRIZES:

  • Grand Prize (Public Vote) (Most viewed video): $400 e-gift card + feature on Writing WA’s social media, Substack and newsletter.
  • Member’s Prize (Writing WA member prize selected by Writing WA team): $400 e-gift card + optional feature on Writing WA’s social media, Substack and newsletter.
  • Runner-Up (2nd most viewed video): $300 e-gift card.
  • Honourable Mentions: Selected videos will feature on Writing WA’s social media.  

HOW TO ENTER:

CREATE a 15–60 second video featuring a WA book. Ideas include:

  •  A creative review of a WA book.
  • A reenactment of a scene in a book.
  • A book aesthetic montage.
  • A funny or emotional reaction to a book.
  • A ‘Reasons to Read’ or ‘If you liked X, try this WA book’ post.

POST your video on TikTok or Instagram Reels with:

  • The hashtag #LoveToReadLocal
  • Tags: @WritingWA @rainesquare
  • If you’re a Writing WA Literati or Associate Member, also use #MemberWritingWA
  • Make sure your post is public so we can see it!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  • Open to all Australian residents aged 18+
  • Must feature a book by a WA-based or WA-born author
  • Entries accepted from 18 March – 18 July 2025 11.59 PM 
  • No hate speech, profanity, or harmful language.
  • You may enter as many times as you’d like.
  • Writing WA will verify the membership status of member entries to ensure validity.
  • Writing WA will DM winners within two weeks of the closing date.

Get creative, have fun, and help us celebrate the incredible world of WA literature! 

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