Richell Prize is again open to unpublished writers of adult fiction and adult narrative non-fiction. To enter submit: the first three chapters of the work with a maximum word length …
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KYD School Writing Prize
The KYD School Writing Prize gives a voice to young people exploring aspects of contemporary life and society that concern them. Submit entries of between 1000 and 1500 words, in …
Stuart Hadow Short Story Competition
The Stuart Hadow Short Story Prize celebrates the writing of Lyndall Hadow and Donald Stuart. Submit short stories up to 3,000 words. Entry Fee: $15 for FAW WA members; $25 …
Society of Women Writers NSW National Writing Competition 2021
Submit a short story (fiction or non-fiction) up to 3,000 words or poetry up to 80 lines per poem Entrants must be female writers who are Australian citizens or permanent …
Writing Tournament Competition for Young Writers
Young writers aged 8 to 16 are invited to submit up to 500 words in and genre and style on the theme of ‘border reivers’. The Border Reivers were “a …
Boree Log Award for Bush Verse 2021
Submit up to four ballads, each with a maximum of 80 lines. Entry fee: $8 per entry. Prizes: $100 plus a trophy and certificate for first prize. Closing date: Saturday …
Unyoked Writer’s Residency and Anthology
Submit up to three poems for Unyoked Writer’s residency and anthology. Poetry, essays and nature writing up to 800 words will be considered. Australian wilderness and rural focus is preferred. …
2021 Poetry d’Amour Love Poetry Contest
Submit poems of less than 40 lines in length that suit the theme of “love”. Entry fee: $10 per entry, or $20 for 2 entries, $25 for 3 entries and $30 for 4 entries, with an entry …
QWC Right Left Write Competition (April)
The Queensland Writers Centre runs a monthly writing competition. April Writing Prompt: Adrift. Let your imagination wander as you explore the possibilities this prompt can bring. Word limit: 500 words. …
Jugiong Writers Festival: Short Story and Poetry Competitions
Submit short stories and poetry on the theme of ‘Bringing it to Light’. Word Limits: 1,000 words for short stories and 500 words for poetry. Categories: Primary students (years 3 …