The Catalyst Scroll is a speculative Fictions writing competition for Australian and New Zealand Creatives that are 16+ years old. Bushland Castle Productions invites speculative fiction scenes that capture the …
The 2026 Mattie Furphy Short Story Competition is open for entry to writers 18 years and over residing in Australia. All submissions must be previously unpublished and no more than …
As a professional accredited editor, Robin spent many years answering the same questions from new and emerging writers and those considering self-publishing. She decided to turn those conversations into a …
Looking for a Professional Development Opportunity? This could be the one for you. The Australian Society of Authors is awarding 13 mentorships to assist Australian writers and illustrators to develop …
It’s a write-off! 500 words 60 hours 2 teams 1 winner Choose a team and write a 500-word story based on your team’s prompts to compete for thousands of dollars …
Perth author and writing mentor Carrie Cox will co-host a writing retreat in beautiful East Bali in June 2026. Dedicate a week entirely to yourself and to your story in …
