SEPTEMBER 2023 |
01/09/2023 |
Heywire Competition Open to: Australian Residents aged 16-22 and not living in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth or Sydney Theme: True story about an aspect of your life outside the major cities Accepts: Audio, Video, Photos or Text Size: Video & Audio: 2 - 4 minutes, Photos: 10 images, Text: around 400 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize (awarded to 33 to 40 people): Opportunity for story to be produced for ABC and a trip to the Heywire Regional Youth Summit in Canberra (details on website). Networking and communications training, invitation to the Heywire Gala Dinner |
01/09/2023 |
Outstanding Short Story Competition Open to: Writers based in Australia and New Zealand and/or citizens thereof, 16 years and older Theme: Queer as … (Have relevance to the broader Australian LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other sexual or gender diverse community) Accepts: Short Story Size: 750 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: To be announced |
04/09/2023 |
Fisher's Ghost Writing Prize Open to: Live, work or attends school/TAFE/University in the Campbelltown Local Government area Theme: One Step into Tomorrow * Accepts: Adult Size: Short stories/narrative non-fiction/memoirs: 500 words, Poetry: 25 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $300, Highly Commended: $100 * Accepts: Years 4 - 6 Size: Short stories/narrative non-fiction/memoirs: 500 words, Poetry: 25 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100, Highly Commended: $50 * Accepts: Years 7 - 9 Size: Short stories/narrative non-fiction/memoirs: 500 words, Poetry: 25 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100, Highly Commended: $50 * Accepts: Years 10 -12 Size: Short stories/narrative non-fiction/memoirs: 500 words, Poetry: 25 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100, Highly Commended: $50 |
05/09/2023 |
Book Pipeline Unpublished Contest US COMPETITION EARLY BIRD: 25/05/2023 REGULAR: 20/08/2023 LATE: 05/09/2023 Open to: 18 years and over Theme: None Accepts: Eight catergories: Literary, Mystery/Thriller, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Romance/Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Picture Books, Non-Fiction Size: Fiction: first 5,000 words and 1-3 page synopsis, Picture books: full manuscript and 1 page synopsis, Non-Fiction: At least a proposal (Memoirs as fiction), Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: $US 45, REGULAR: $US 55, LATE: $US 60 Prizes: Per Category: First: $US 2,500, review of other works, development assistance, consideration from producers, invitations to annual writer and industry events, Runner-up: Review of other works, development assistance, consideration from producers, invitations to annual writer and industry events |
06/09/2023 |
KSP Short Fiction Competition Open to: Australian residents Theme: None * Accepts: Short Fiction - Open Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $300, plus one weeks' residency at KSP Writers' Centre & certificate, Second: $150 & certificate, Commended: Certificate * Accepts: Short Fiction - Youth (up to 17 years of age) Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $100 & certificate, Second: $50 & certificate, Commended: Certificate, Mundaring National Young Writers Encouragement Award for under 14s: $25 |
07/09/2023 EXTENDED |
Fool for Poetry International Chapbook Competition IRISH COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry collection Size: 16 - 24 pages Entry Fee: €25 Prizes: First: €1000, publication and 25 copies, Second: €500, publication and 25 copies In addition, the winning poets will also be offered a reading and three nights' accommodation at the Cork International Poetry Festival. |
10/09/2023 NEW LISTING |
Aniko Press Winter Flash Fiction Competition Open to: All Theme: Swollen Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 100 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: Publication on website and social media, copy of "The Details" by Ia Genburg, plus copy Aniko Press Magazine, Second: Publication on website, plus copy Aniko Press Magazine |
15/09/2023 |
Dickinson Memorial Literary Competition NOTE: SUBMISSIONS IN HARD-COPY BRAILLE, A WORD DOCUMENT, SIMBRAILLE or a DUXBURY-readable file Open to: Australian Residents who are legally blind, or have low or no vision, People's Choice: Open Theme: Kindness * Accepts: Adult (Over 18) - Short Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $350, Second: $150 * Accepts: Adult (Over 18) - Poem/Song Lyrics/Limerick Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $350, Second: $150 * Accepts: Adult (Over 18) - Article/Opinion Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $350, Second: $150 * Accepts: Senior Student (13 - 17 years) - Short Story/Poem/Song Lyrics/Limerick/Blog Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $350, Second: $150 * Accepts: Junior Student (12 years and under) - Short Story/Poem/Song Lyrics/Limerick/Blog Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $350, Second: $150 * Accepts: People's Choice - Short Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $350, Second: $150 |
21/09/2023 |
Green Stories Project UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: Microbes to the Rescue! Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 - 3,000 words plus 200 words on how the theme was addressed Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: £500 |
15/09/2023 NEW LISTING |
Pens Against Poverty Open to: Australian students in grades 3-10 (needs a teacher or parent to submit/endorse the entry) Theme: Voices for Change Accepts: Short Story or Poem Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Winners and Highly commended selected from multiple grade levels, prizes not specified |
22/09/2023 |
Poem Forest Local entrants eligible for a free seedling. A native tree will be planted on Dharawal Country for every entry received Open to: Australian student or young person (aged 18 and under) or an accredited teacher Theme: Nature * Accepts: Lower primary ( F - Year 3) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $500, book packs ($100), ‘Wild Things’ poster, Poetry journal, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Accepts: Upper primary ( Years 4 - 6) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $500, book packs ($100), ‘Wild Things’ poster, Poetry journal, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Accepts: Lower secondary (Years 7 - 9) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $500, book packs ($100), ‘Wild Things’ poster, Poetry journal, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Accepts: Upper secondary (Years 10 - 12) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $500, book packs ($100), ‘Wild Things’ poster, Poetry journal, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Accepts: Threatened species (F - Year 12) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $500, book packs ($100), ‘Wild Things’ poster, Poetry journal, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Accepts: Accredited Teacher (All ages) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $500, book packs ($100), ‘Wild Things’ poster, Poetry journal, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Wollongong Community Greening Local Prize ( F – Year 12): $500, book packs ($100), ‘Wild Things’ poster, Poetry journal, certificate, $50 Wollongong Botanic Garden’s Greenplan Nursery voucher, School prize: Excursion for up to 30 students, 30 plants Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan Local Prize ( F - Year 12): $500, book packs ($100), ‘Wild Things’ poster, Poetry journal, certificate , Family tour |
26/09/2023 |
Growlife Medical Essay Competition Open to: All Theme: Celebrating Strong Family Bonds Accepts: Essay Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $500 voucher to Brisbane restaurant of your choice, Second: $100 voucher to Brisbane restaurant of your choice, Third: $50 voucher to Brisbane restaurant of your choice, Best entry by a School-aged entrant: $100 book voucher, Runner-up School-aged entrant x 2: $20 book voucher |
27/09/2023 |
KSP Poetry Competition Open to: Australian residents Theme: Open * Accepts: Poetry – Open (18 years plus) Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $300, one weeks' residency at KSP Writers' Centre & certificate, Second: $150 & certificate, Commended: Certificate * Accepts: Poetry - Youth (10 to 17 years) Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $100 & certificate, Second: $50 & certificate, Commended: Certificate, Mundaring National Young Writers Encouragement Award for under 14s: $25 * Annette Cameron Encouragement award for an unpublished WA poet Accepts: Poetry - (Over age of 18) Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $10 Prize: $150 |
29/09/2023 |
New England Thunderbolt Prize Open to: Australian Resident Theme: Crime * Accepts: The New England Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Fiction Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $10, $5 for youth entries (Under 18) Prize: $500 * Accepts: The New England Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Non-Fiction Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $10, $5 for youth entries (Under 18) Prize: $500 * Accepts: The New England Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $10, $5 for youth entries (Under 18) Prize: $500 OTHER PRIZES THE NEW ENGLAND AWARD: $250 EMERGING AUTHORS AWARD (Over 18): $250 YOUTH AWARD: $150 |
29/09/2023 |
Shore Scripts Short Film Fund - Fall Season US COMPETITION EARLY BIRD: 20/08/2023 REGULAR: 29/09/2023 FINAL: 31/10/2023 Open to: All Accepts: Scripts Size: 2 - 30 pages Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: $40, REGULAR: $45, FINAL: $50 Prizes: First: $USD 15,000 production grant, Mentorship with Maria Gracia Turgeon, Camera Equipment rental from Arri Rental, Festival planning strategy with Tribeca programmer Kimberley Browning, Production support and script development, Film shared with judges and industry roster, membership to private Facebook community, Pass to Hollyshorts, Screenwriting book from Michael Wiese Books, Second: $USD 1,000, Mentorship with Maria Gracia Turgeon, Feedback, Script sent to directors and relevant industry roster, Script coverage by Shore Scripts, Membership to private Facebook community, Screenwriting book from Michael Wiese Books, Top 5: Feedback, Script sent to directors and relevant industry roster, Membership to private Facebook community, Top 15: Script sent to directors and relevant industry roster, Membership to private Facebook community |
30/09/2023 |
Bridport Prize Memoir Award UK COMPETITION Open to: 16 and over Theme: None Accepts: Memoir Size: Initially: 5,000 - 8,000 words of total work plus 300 word overview, If Long-listed: 15,000 words, If Short-listed: 30,000 words Entry Fee: £24 Prize: First: £1,500, a year of mentoring, consultation with a literary agent, online seminar registration, Runner-up: £750, feedback, online seminar registration, Highly Commended x 3: £150, manuscript appraisal, invitation to an industry day, online seminar registration |
30/09/2023 EXTENDED |
Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £9 Prizes: First: £1,000, a free creative writing course of the winner's choice and publication, Runners-up x 2: £200 |
30/09/2023 |
Hammond House Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: Fate * Accepts: Lyrics or Performed Song Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: £10, £5 for members, optional feedback: £10 Prize: First: £100 * Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 - 5,000 words Entry Fee: £10, £5 for members, optional feedback: £10 Prize: First: £1,000, Second: £100, Third: £50 * Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: £10, £5 for members, optional feedback: £10 Prize: First: £250, Second: £50, Third: £25 * Accepts: Script Size: 10 pages Entry Fee: £10, £5 for members, optional feedback: £10 Prize: First: £100 |
30/09/2023 |
Positive Words Mini-Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Adapt Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.40 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words |
30/09/2023 |
Scribes Writers - "Short Takes' Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $200, Runner-up: $100, Highly Commended & Commended: Certificates |
30/09/2023 |
The Henshaw Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All over 16 Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: £6, Optional Feedback: £14 Prizes: First: £200, Second: £100, Third: £50 NOTE: Writers aged 16 and under may submit for free feedback but will not be eligible for a prize |
30/09/2023 |
The Moth Nature Writing Prize IRISH COMPETITION Open to: Over 16 Theme: Nature writing Accepts: Prose and Poetry Size: 4,000 words Entry Fee: €15 Prizes: First: €1,000 and a week-long writing retreat at Circle of Misse in France, Second: €500, Third: €250 |
30/09/2023 |
Woorilla Poetry Competition Open to: All Theme: None * JUDITH RODRIGUEZ OPEN SECTION Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $20 Prize: First: $3,000, Runner-up: $500 * LOUISE ROCKNE YOUTH SECTION (12 - 18 years old) Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: Nil for first 4 entries, $5 each thereafter Prize: First: $300, Runner-up: $100 * YOUTH CALD Sub-category (12 - 18 years old, spoken English for 5 years or less) Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: Nil for first 4 entries, $5 each thereafter Prize: First: $300, Runner-up: $100 |
OCTOBER 2023 |
01/10/2023 |
Noosa Arts Theatre National One-Act Playwriting Competition Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: One-Act Play Size: 30 - 45 minutes, see T&Cs for staging requirements Entry Fee: $40 Prizes: The Eleanor Nimmo Prize for Best Play (First): $5,000, Second: $3,000, Third: $1,000, Nancy Cato Audience Choice Award: $500 |
01/10/2023 NEW LISTING |
Southern Cross Short Story Competition Open to: Writers over the age of 18 Theme: Tracks of Desire Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $20 ($15 for Ballarat Writers members) Prizes: First: $1,000, Second: $400, Third: $100 |
01/10/2023 |
The Chilling Pen Award Open to: All Theme: Betrayal, in the horror genre Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $500, Second: $300, Third: $100 |
02/10/2023 |
Blacktown Mayoral Creative Writing Prize Open to: Residents of Blacktown City , NSW Theme: EXTRAordinary * Accepts: 8 - 11 years: Story Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $100 (Plus $100 for their teacher/teacher librarian) * Accepts: 12 - 14 years: Story Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $100 (Plus $100 for their teacher/teacher librarian) * Accepts: 15 - 17 years: Story Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $100 (Plus $100 for their teacher/teacher librarian) * Accepts: Adult (18+): Story Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $200 * Accepts: 8 - 11 years: Poem Size: 25 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $100 (Plus $100 for their teacher/teacher librarian) * Accepts: 12 - 14 years: Poem Size: 25 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $100 (Plus $100 for their teacher/teacher librarian) * Accepts: 15 - 17 years: Poem Size: 25 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $100 (Plus $100 for their teacher/teacher librarian) * Accepts: Adult (18+): Poem Size: 25 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $200 |
02/10/2023 |
Silver Quill Written Competition Open to: All Theme: Australian * Accepts: Open Serious Size: No limit Entry Fee: $10 Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Open Humorous Size: No limit Entry Fee: $10 Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Novice Size: No limit Entry Fee: $10 Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Junior (under 18 years) Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Local (Avon Valley) Size: No limit Entry Fee: $10 Prize: Not mentioned |
02/10/2023 NEW LISTING |
The Age/Dymocks Essay Prize Open to: Australian residents aged 14 to 24 years Theme: One of the following questions: 1. What makes you optimistic about the future of Melbourne or Victoria? 2. How is Victoria different from the rest of the country and how ahve those differences been established? 3. What is the one law you would change and why? * Accepts: Essay: 14 - 18 years Size: 800 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $1,000, 12 month subscription to The Age, publication, Invitation to tour The Age newsroom and meet journalists and editors, certificate, invitation to pitch up to four additional opnion pieces in the following 12 months, Runners up x 2: $500, 12 month digital subscription to The Age, certificate * Accepts: Essay: 19 - 24 years Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $1,000, 12 month subscription to The Age, publication, Invitation to tour The Age newsroom and meet journalists and editors, certificate, invitation to pitch up to four additional opnion pieces in the following 12 months, Runners up x 2: $500, 12 month digital subscription to The Age, certificate |
03/10/2023 |
Nullumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing Open to: Australian residents * Accepts: Alan Marshall Short Story Award Theme: Resistance Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $25, Local Category:$10, Concession card holders and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people = Nil Prizes: Open Section: $5,000, Local Section: $2,500, Youth (11-21): $1,000, Mayors Award: $500 * Accepts: Memoir Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $25, Local Category:$10, Concession card holders and Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people = Nil Prizes: Open Section: $5,000, Local Section: $2,500, Youth (11-21): $1,000 |
09/10/2023 |
Peter Porter Poetry Prize Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 70 lines Entry Fee: Online entry - Subscriber: $20, Online entry - Non-Subscriber: $30, Online entry & ABR Online Subscription: $100, Online entry & Print subscription (Australia): $120, Online entry & Print subscription (NZ and Asia): $200, Online entry & Print subscription (Rest of World): $220 Prizes: First: $6,000, Shortlisted entries x 4: $1,000 |
13/10/2023 NEW LISTING |
Lambing Flat Regional Writing Competition Open to: All Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story - Adult Open Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $200, Second: $75, Third: $25 * Accepts: Poetry - Adult Open Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $200, Second: $75, Third: $25 * Accepts: Short Story - Junior Primary (Years 1 - 3) Size: 250 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $30, Second: $15 * Accepts: Poetry - Junior Primary (Years 1 - 3) Size: 15 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $30, Second: $15 * Accepts: Short Story - Primary (Years 4 - 6) Size: 750 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $50, Second: $20 * Accepts: Poetry - Primary (Years 4 - 6) Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $50, Second: $20 * Accepts: Short Story - Secondary (Years 7 - 9) Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $100, Second: $30 * Accepts: Poetry - Secondary (Years 7 - 9) Size: 25 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $100, Second: $30 * Accepts: Short Story - Secondary (Years 10 - 12) Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $100, Second: $30 * Accepts: Poetry - Secondary (Years 10 - 12) Size: 25 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $100, Second: $30 |
13/10/2023 |
MiNDFOOD Poetry Competition Open to: Australian and New Zealand residents Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 100 - 400 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Australian winner: $1,000, New Zealand winner: NZ$1,000 |
13/10/2023 |
MiNDFOOD Short Story Competition Open to: Australian and New Zealand residents Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: Approximately 2,000 words (about 100 words either side is fine) Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Australian winner: $1,000, New Zealand winner: NZ$1,000 |
13/10/2023 |
The Eden School Prize Open to: South Australian Year 10 students attending a Department for Education school (Note: maximum of three entries per school) Theme: "How can artificial intelligence make the world a better and happier place?” Accepts: Essay Size: 600 - 800 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $1,250, Second: $750, Third: $500 |
15/10/2023 NEW LISTING |
GEMA's Short Story Writing Competition UAE COMPETITION Open to: 7 to 18 years old Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story: 7 - 8 years Size: 300 - 1,500 words Entry Fee: $USD 10 Prizes: Gold, Silver and Bronze: Trophy, medal, certificate, GEMA's signature 1 month story writing training course and Kidzania pass * Accepts: Short Story: 9 - 11 years Size: 500 - 1,500 words Entry Fee: $USD 10 Prizes: Gold, Silver and Bronze: Trophy, medal, certificate, GEMA's signature 1 month story writing training course and Kidzania pass * Accepts: Short Story: 12 - 14 years Size: 700 - 1,500 words Entry Fee: $USD 10 Prizes: Gold, Silver and Bronze: Trophy, medal, certificate, GEMA's signature 1 month story writing training course and Kidzania pass * Accepts: Short Story: 15 -18 years Size: 1,000 - 1,500 words Entry Fee: $USD 10 Prizes: Gold, Silver and Bronze: Trophy, medal, certificate, GEMA's signature 1 month story writing training course and Kidzania pass * TOP 20: Published in a children's story book TOP 50: Published online |
16/10/2023 |
Shore Scripts Development Fund US COMPETITION REGULAR: 16/10/2023 FINAL: 15/11/2023 Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Scripts in development Size: First 10 pages of scripts and treatments up to 10 pages Entry Fee: REGULAR: $30, FINAL: $40 Prizes: First: $USD 2,000, 1 year script development with Shore Scripts, Access to private alumni Facebook group, Screenwriting book from Michael Wiese Books, 4 months membership to Inktip Pro, 1 year Pro Raindance membership, Second: $USD 1,000, 1 year script development with Shore Scripts, Access to private alumni Facebook group, Screenwriting book from Michael Wiese Books, 4 months membership to Inktip Pro, 1 year Pro Raindance membership, Top 5: Script coverage, Access to private alumni Facebook group,6 months access to Stage 32's Writers' Room |
21/10/2023 |
Ernestine Hill Memorial Award Open to: Permanent residents of Australia Theme: a Rural Setting Accepts: Short Story Size: 4,000 words Entry Fee: $20 Prize: $1,000 |
21/10/2023 |
Rae Alison Cerhan Australian Ballad Open to: Permanent residents of Australia Theme: None Accepts: Ballad Size: 100 lines Entry Fee: $18 Prize: First: $600, Second: $200, Third: $100, Highly Commended, Commended |
25/10/2023 NEW LISTING |
Sunday Story Time Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Writing for a single actor with a chair and a spotlight Size: 1 to 20 minutes Entry Fee: $20 Prize: Performance at the Mill Theatre, Fyshwick ACT |
29/10/2023 |
Mansfield Readers & Writers Short Story Competition Open to: Australian residents Theme: Soul Accepts: Short story Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: $25 Prizes: First: $1,000, Mansfield Shire Prize: $500 |
31/10/2023 |
Anthology Flash Fiction Competition IRISH COMPETITION EARLY BIRD: 31/05/2023 STANDARD: 31/10/2023 Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 250 words Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: €8, REGULAR: €10 Prize: €300 |
31/10/2023 |
Anthology Poetry Award IRISH COMPETITION Closing Date: VERY EARLY BIRD: 28/02/2023 EARLY BIRD: 30/06/2023 REGULAR: 31/10/2023 Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: VERY EARLY BIRD: €10, EARLY BIRD: €12, REGULAR: €18 Prizes: First: €1,000 & one year subscription to Anthology Magazine, Second: €250, Third: €150 |
31/10/2023 CORRECTED |
Dorothy Shaw Young Writers Competition Open to: Deaf or hard of hearing students (Prep to Year 12) living in Australia Theme: A World Where Everyone Can Sign Everywhere * Accepts: Short Story - Prep - year 2 Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Cash prizes not specified * Accepts: Short Story - Year 3 - year 6 Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Cash prizes not specified * Accepts: Short Story - Year 7 - year 9 Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Cash prizes not specified * Accepts: Short Story - Year 10 - year 12 Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Cash prizes not specified |
31/10/2023 |
Fiction Factory Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All aged 16 and over Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £7 (£13 for 2, £18 for 3) (Optional critique: £30) Prize: £500 |
31/10/2023 |
Flash 500 Novel Opening Chapter & Synopsis Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Opening Chapter of a Novel with Synopsis Size: Opening chapter up to 3,000 plus one page synopsis (750 words) Entry Fee: £10, £18 for 2, £26 for 3 (£35 for optional critique) Prizes: First: £500, Second: £200 |
31/10/2023 NEW LISTING |
Patrick White Young Indigenous Writers Award Open to: Indigenous Australian students (Kindergarten to Year 12) studying in NSW Theme: Open Accepts: Short Story, Play, Poem. Group work accepted for Year K-3 to encourage shared learning Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Prizes from $50 up to $500 and Encouragement Awards from $20 up to $250 will be awarded to students from Kindergarten to Year 12 for Poetry and Short Story or Play. Prizes of up to $250 will be awarded for Kindergarten to Year 3 Group work |
31/10/2023 |
Positive Words Mini-Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Smooth Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.40 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words |
31/10/2023 |
Positive Words End-if-Year Short Story & Poetry Competition Open to: All Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story Size: 500 words Entry Fee: $4.80, 4 for $16 Prizes: First: $100, Second: Twelvemonths subscription to Positive Words * Accepts: Poetry Size: 32 lines Entry Fee: $4.80, 4 for $16 Prizes: First: $100, Second: Twelvemonths subscription to Positive Words |
31/10/2023 |
Robyn Mathison Poetry Prize Open to: Australian writers Theme: Shadows Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: $10 for up to 2 entries Prize: First: $250, Second: $50, Highly Commended & Commended: Certificates |
31/10/2023 |
Short Stories Unlimited Poetry Competition - Rural Open to: All Theme: Rural Accepts: Poetry Size: No limit (but use common sense) Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $50 & copy of anthology, Highly commended x 2: $25 & copy of anthology |
31/10/2023 |
Short Stories Unlimited Short Story Competition - Rural Open to: All Theme: Rural Accepts: Short Story Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $200 & copy of anthology, Second: $100 & copy of anthology, Third: $50 & copy of anthology, Highly commended x 2: $20 & copy of anthology |
31/10/2023 |
The Bedford Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: 17 years and over Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £7.50, three of £15 (Full time students: £5, three for £10) Prize: First: £1,500, Second: £300, Third: £200, Bedford Prize, Cygnature Prize (25 years and under) * Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: £7.50, three of £15 (Full time students: £5, three for £10) Prize: First: £1,500, Second: £300, Third: £200, Bedford Prize, Cygnature Prize (25 years and under) |
31/10/2023 NEW LISTING |
The Best of Times Short Story Competition Open to: All (except stories that have previously won a prize or certificate in prior Best of Times) Theme: Humorous Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: 60% of entry fees, Second: 15% of entry fees, Third place: 5% of entry fees, highly commended and commended certificates |
NOVEMBER 2023 |
01/11/2023 NEW LISTING |
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize Open to: Citizen of a Commonwealth country and 18 years or over Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000- 5,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: £5,000, Regional winners: £2,500 |
03/11/2023 |
F(r)iction Competion - Fall US COMPETITION Open to: All over 13 * Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,001 to 7,500 words Entry Fee: $US 15 Prizes: First: $US 1,000 & publication, 5 x finalists: professional edit & consideration for publication * Theme: None Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 1,000 words per piece Entry Fee: $US 10, $US12 for 3 Prizes: First: $US 300 & publication, 5 x finalists: professional edit & consideration for publication * Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: Three pages per poem Entry Fee: $US 10, $US12 for 3 Prizes: First: $US 300 & publication, 5 x finalists: professional edit & consideration for publication |
03/11/2023 |
Simpson Prize Competition Open to: Year 9 & 10 students Theme: Commemoration of the Anzac tradition has widespread support in Australia despite different historical interpretations and debates about the nature and significance of the Anzac legend. To what extent does your own research support this view? Accepts: Essay Size: 1,200- 1,500 words (body of essay) Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Not specified |
05/11/2023 NEW LISTING |
Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project - Essay Contest Open to: Australian School Students Theme: See website for essay questions and source material * Accepts: Group A - Essay - Years 5 to 8 Size: 2 - 3 pages Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $500, Second: $200, Third: $100, Honorable Mentions: $50 * Accepts: Group B - Essay - Years 9 - 12 Size: 2 - 3 pages Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $500, Second: $200, Third: $100, Honorable Mentions: $50 |
12/11/2023 NEW LISTING |
The Masters Review Novel Excerpt Contest US COMPETITION Open to: Emerging writers Theme: None Accepts: Excerpt from unpublished novel Size: 6,000 words Entry Fee: $US 20 Prizes: First: $US 3,000 and consultation with an agent Second: $US 300 and agent feedback, Third: $US 200 and agent feedback |
17/11/2023 NEW LISTING |
The Marj Wilke Short Story Award Open to: Australian women over the age of 18 years Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $15 ($40 for 3) (Financial members can submit 1 free entry) Prizes: First: $350, Runner-up: $150, The Lauren Elise Daniels Encouragement Award: $50 |
30/11/2023 |
Anthology Travel Writing Competition IRISH COMPETITION EARLY BIRD: 30/06/2023 STANDARD: 30/11/2023 Open to: All Theme: Authentic Travel Experience Accepts: Article Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: €10, REGULAR: €15 Prize: €500 |
30/11/2023 |
Positive Words Mini-Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Fireworks Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.40 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words |
30/11/2023 |
The Bath Children's Novel Award UK COMPETITION Open to: International writers yet to be traditionally published Theme: Open Accepts: YA novels, novels for teens, children’s novels, early readers, chapter books and the text of picture book Size: First 5,000 words plus one page synopsis (see website for length of full manuscript) Entry Fee: £29 with some sponsored places available for writers on low income Prizes: First: £3,000, Most promising Longlisted Novel: Edit Your Novel the Professional Way on-line course |
30/11/2023 NEW LISTING |
The Gregory O'Donoghue International Poetry Competition IRISH COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: €7, 5 for €30 Prizes: First: €2,000, Featured reading at the Cork International Poetry Festival (with four-night hotel stay and full board), featured on podcast, publication, Second: €500, publication, Third: €250, publication, 10 x runners-up: €50, publication |
DECEMBER 2023 |
01/12/2023 |
The Somerset National Poetry Prize Open to: All current secondary school students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents attending school or receiving home schooling in Australia under 19 years of age at close of entries Theme: None * Accepts: Junior Secondary - Years 7 to 9 Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $15 Prize: $300 plus opportunity to attend the Somerset Storyfest and be billeted with members of the Somerset Wordsmiths’ Club * Accepts: Senior Secondary - Years 10 to 12 Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $15 Prize: $300 plus opportunity to attend the Somerset Storyfest and be billeted with members of the Somerset Wordsmiths’ Club |
01/12/2023 |
The Storyfest National Novella Writing Competition Open to: All current secondary school students attending school or receiving home schooling in Australia under 19 years of age at close of entries Theme: None Accepts: Novella Size: 8,000 - 20,000 words Entry Fee: $20 Prizes: National winner: $500, Finalists x 3: $100 plus plus opportunity to attend the Somerset Storyfest and be billeted with members of the Somerset Wordsmiths’ Club |
18/12/2023 NEW LISTING |
The Blake Poetry Prize Open to: Citizens or permanent residents of Australia Theme: Engage with the theme of religion, spirituality and/or belief Accepts: Poetry Size: 100 lines Entry Fee: $30 Prize: $5,000 |
31/12/2023 |
Audio Arcadia's Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: Aged 18 plus Theme: General and LGBTQI+ Accepts: Short Story Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: $USD 8.45 Prize: Percentage of royalties |
31/12/2023 |
Dolors Alberola Poetry Prize SPANISH COMPETITION Open to: All (in any official language) Theme: None Accepts: Poetry collection Size: 500 - 800 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: Translation in another European language, publication of the collection as a bilingual edition, 50 copies of the book, royalties and subsidiary rights, Finalists: Publication of the collection (Spanish edition), 10 copies of the book, royalties and subsidiary rights |
31/12/2023 |
Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize Open to: 18 years and over Theme: None Accepts: Manuscript - see website for more information Size: 80,000 words Entry Fee: $45 Prize: Author Coaching, Structural Edit and Line edit (Value $2500) |
31/12/2023 |
Positive Words Mini-Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Chimney Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.40 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words |
31/12/2023 |
The Moth Poetry Prize IRISH COMPETITION Open to: All over 16 Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: No Limit Entry Fee: €15 Prizes: First: €6,000, Runners-up x 3: €1,000, Commended x 8: €250 |
31/12/2023 |
VIII International Playwriting Contest SPANISH COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None – for young audiences (not children or adults), not musicals * Accepts: Category A - Play Size: 60 minutes - 2 hours Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: €2,400 for the writer, translation to another European language, publication and public reading, plus economic aid for performances within two years after publication (Value: €4,800), Short list: Consideration for publication * Accepts: Category B - Play Size: 30 minutes - 1 hour Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: €1,000 for the writer, translation to another European language, publication and public reading, plus economic aid for performances within two years after publication (Value: €3,200), Short list: Consideration for publication * Accepts: Category C - Play Size: 10 – 30 minutes Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: €400 for the writer, translation to another European language, publication and public reading, plus economic aid for performances within two years after publication (Value: €2,000), Short list: Consideration for publication |
JANUARY 2024 |
27/01/2024 NEW LISTING |
Local Word Writing Prize Open to: Australian residents over 16 years Theme: None Accepts: Prose fiction and creative nonfiction Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $2,000 & one hour mentoring session with a Deakin University writing practitioner, Commended: $250 |
FEBRUARY 2024 |
28/04/2024 |
Flash 500 Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £7, £12 for 2, £16 for 3, £20 for 4 (optional critique: £30) Prizes: First: £500, Second: £200, Third: £100 |
MARCH 2024 |
31/03/2024 |
FAW Tasmania Nairda Lyne Award Open to: All Theme: Suitable for children aged 8-12 years Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: $100 & winner's name inscribed on a plaque in the State Library Launceston Branch, Best Tasmanian Entry: Hobart Bookshop voucher |
31/03/2024 NEW LISTING |
Minds Shine Bright Writing Competition Open to: All Theme: Light and Shadow (Read T&Cs for more details) Accepts: Poetry, Short Stories, scripts and Micro/Flash Fiction Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $500, Second: $400, Third: $300, Fourth: $200, 5 x Commended: $100, 10 further entries: Small gift featuring the Minds Shine Bright logo |
JUNE 2024 |
30/06/2024 |
Henry Savery National Short Story Award Open to: Australian residents Theme: Open Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $400, Second: $100 |