JUNE 2023 |
01/06/2023 |
The Big Issue Fiction Edition Open to: Writers based in Australia Theme: None Accepts: Fiction Size: 500 to 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: $500 for each author published |
01/06/2023 |
The Masters Review Spring Small Fiction Awards US COMPETITION Open to: Emerging Writers Theme: None * Accepts: Microfiction Size: 500 words Entry Fee: $US 20 (up to two stories in any category) Prizes: First: $US 1,000, Runner-Up: $US 200 * Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 501 - 1,000 words Entry Fee: $US 20 (up to two stories in any category) Prizes: First: $US 1,000, Runner-Up: $US 200 * Accepts: Sudden Fiction Size: 1,001- 1,500 words Entry Fee: $US 20 (up to two stories in any category) Prizes: First: $US 1,000, Runner-Up: $US 200 |
02/06/2023 CORRECTED DATE |
Banjo Prize Open to: Australian residents aged 18 years and over Theme: Adult fiction Accepts: Manuscript Size: 75,000 - 100,000 words, pitch of one to three sentences, Synopsis of 500 words, Your biography of 200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Publishing contract with advance against royalties of $15,000 |
03/06/2023 |
Kyogle Writers Festival Poetry Competition PROCEEDS DONATED TO INDIGENOUS LITERACY FOUNDATION Open to: All Theme: Beginning Accepts: Poetry Size: 35 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $250, Second: $100, Third: $50, Commended x 5: $20 |
04/06/2023 |
South Perth Young Writers Award Open to: School aged children residing or attending school in the City of South Perth Theme: None * Accepts: A. Lower Primary: Year 1 - 2 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Not specified * Accepts: B. Middle Primary: Year 3 - 4 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Not specified * Accepts: C. Upper Primary: Year 5 - 6 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Not specified * Accepts: D. Lower Secondary: Year 7 - 9 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Not specified * Accepts: F. Upper Secondary: Year 10 - 12 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Not specified |
09/06/2023 |
Make Your Own Story Book Competition Open to: Western Australian Students, PP to Year 8 Theme: None Accepts: Picture Books and Story Books (See website) Size: 5,000 words, Page size: A5 to A4, Maximum cover size: 34cm x 25cm Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Three prizes awarded in each category: - Years PP to 2 - Picture Book - Years 3 to 4 - Picture Book - Years 5 to 6 - Picture Book - Years 7 to 8 - Picture Book - Years 3 to 4 - Story Book - Years 5 to 6 - Story Book - Years 7 to 8 - Story Book Students may work with a partner, maximum of two students per book |
16/06/2023 |
IEU QLD & NT Literary Competition Note: Limitation on entries per School Open to: Students in years 5 -12 and teachers from all schools across Queensland and from independent schools across the Northern Territory. Theme: None * Accepts: Years 11-12 1. Poem, 2, Short Story, 3. Non-fiction Prose Size: Poem: not mentioned, Short Story: 600-1,500 words, Non-fiction prose: 600 - 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified * Accepts: Years 9-10 1. Poem, 2, Short Story Size: Poem: not mentioned, Short Story: 500-1,200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified * Accepts: Years 7-8 1. Poem, 2, Short Story Size: Poem: not mentioned, Short Story: 500-1,200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified * Accepts: Years 5 - 6 1. Poem, 2, Short Story Size: Poem: not mentioned, Short Story: 400-800 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified * Accepts: Staff: Short Story Size: 800-2,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified |
21/06/2023 |
Wild Words Summer Solstice Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: Inspired by one of five quotes on website Accepts: Poetry, fiction, non-fiction prose Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: £7 Prize: One hour 1-1 mentoring session with Bridget Holding |
23/06/2023 |
Ros Spencer Poetry Prize Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $10, $20 for 2, $25 for 3, $30 for 4 Prize: First: $1,001, Second: $299, Highly Commended x 2, Commended x 2 |
23/06/2023 EARLY BIRD |
Shore Scripts Feature Screenplay Contest US COMPETITION EARLY BIRD: 23/06/2023 REGULAR: 31/07/2023 FINAL: 31/08/2023 Open to: All Accepts: Scripts Size: 80 - 120 pages Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: $45, REGULAR: $55, FINAL: $65 Prizes: First: $USD 15,000, Mentorship, Industry meetings, call with Shore Scripts development tream, Script sent to industry roster, membership to private Facebook community, 1 year Pro Raindance membership, Second: $USD 1,000, Industry meetings, call with Shore Scripts development tream, Script sent to industry roster, membership to private Facebook community, Third: Industry meetings, call with Shore Scripts development tream, Script sent to industry roster, membership to private Facebook community, Top 20: Call with Shore Scripts development tream, Script sent to industry roster, membership to private Facebook community |
30/06/2023 |
AAWP Writing Prizes * AAWP / Westerly Magazine Life Writing Prize Open to: Writers from Australasia Theme: Life writing Accepts: Any form associated with Life Writing Size: 3,500 words Entry Fee: $20 Prize: $500, one year subscription to Westerly & Conference fees to attend the annual AAWP conference with invitation to read from work * AAWP - UWRF Translators' Prize Open to: Not mentioned Theme: None Accepts: Poetry and Prose Size: Poetry: 30 lines, Prose: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $20 Prize: Ticket to UWRF, accommodation during the festival (up to $500) and economy airfares (up to $1,000), one year membership to AAWP and fully subsidised fees to attend the annual conference with invitation to read from work * AAWP / ASSF Short Story Prize Open to: Emerging writers from Australasia Theme: Australian life/culture Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $20 Prize: Ticket to ASSF, accommodation during the festival (up to $500) and economy airfares (up to $200), and fully subsidised fees to attend the annual conference with invitation to read from work * Sudden Writing Prize Open to: Emerging writers from Australasia, under 25 years of age Theme: None Accepts: Creative works Size: Prose: 400 words, Poetry: 40 lines, Prose Poems: 200 words Entry Fee: $5 Prize: $500, publication on Express Media website, Voiceworks subscription, one year membership to AAWP * AAWP/UWRF Emerging Writers' Prize Open to: Emerging writers (refer to T&Cs for definition) Theme: None Accepts: Fiction or poetry Size: Poetry: 30 lines, Prose: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $20 Prize: Ticket to UWRF, accommodation during the festival (up to $500) and economy airfares (up to $500), one year membership to AAWP and fully subsidised fees to attend the annual conference with invitation to read from work |
30/06/2023 |
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 |
30/06/2023 EARLY BIRD |
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 |
30/06/2023 |
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 |
30/06/2023 |
Booranga Literary Prizes Open to: All Theme: None * Accepts: Poetry Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: $5 Prize: $500 * Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $10 Prize: $500 |
30/06/2023 |
Boroondara Literary Awards Open to: Victorian Residents, Young Writers: Live, Work or study in the City of Boroondara Theme: Open * Accepts: Open Short Story Size: 1,500 - 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $1,500, Second: $1,000, Third: $500, Keith Carroll Award: $500, Highly Commended x 3: $50 Voucher * Accepts: Young Writers (Boroondara) - Junior -Years 5 - 6 - Poetry Size: 100 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $300, Second: $200, Third: $100, Highly Commended x 3: $30 Voucher * Accepts: Young Writers (Boroondara) - Junior -Years 5 - 6 - - Prose Size: 300 - 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $300, Second: $200, Third: $100, Highly Commended x 3: $30 Voucher * Accepts: Young Writers (Boroondara) - Middle -Years 7 - 9 - Poetry Size: 200 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $450, Second: $300, Third: $150, Highly Commended x 3: $30 Voucher * Accepts: Young Writers (Boroondara) - Middle -Years 7 - 9 - - Prose Size: 500 - 900 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $450, Second: $300, Third: $150, Highly Commended x 3: $30 Voucher * Accepts: Young Writers (Boroondara) - Senior -Years 10 - 12 - Poetry (also open to young people not in secondary school, aged 15 to 18 years as of 1 January) Size: 200 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $600, Second: $400, Third: $200, Highly Commended x 3: $30 Voucher * Accepts: Young Writers (Boroondara) - Senior -Years 10 - 12 - - Prose (also open to young people not in secondary school, aged 15 to 18 years as of 1 January) Size: 900 - 1,300 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $600, Second: $400, Third: $200, Highly Commended x 3: $30 Voucher |
30/06/2023 |
Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards Open to: School Students enrolled in Australian education facilities Theme: Optional theme: The Winding Road * Accepts: Lower Primary (Years K - 3) Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: Individual (where home-schooled or school not taking part): $20 for up to 3 poems, School Entry up to 30 entries: $30, School Entry over 30 entries: $60, School Entry over 100 entries: $80 Prize: First: $300, trophy & prize pack, Runner-up: $150 & prize pack * Accepts: Upper Primary (Years 4 - 6. Year 7 in SA) Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: Individual (where home-schooled or school not taking part): $20 for up to 3 poems, School Entry up to 30 entries: $30, School Entry over 30 entries: $60, School Entry over 100 entries: $80 Prize: First: $400, trophy & prize pack, Runner-up: $200 & prize pack * Accepts: Assisted Learning Primary Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: Individual (where home-schooled or school not taking part): $20 for up to 3 poems, School Entry up to 30 entries: $30, School Entry over 30 entries: $60, School Entry over 100 entries: $80 Prize: First: $400, trophy & prize pack, Runner-up: $200 & prize pack * Accepts: Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 9) Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: Individual (where home-schooled or school not taking part): $20 for up to 3 poems, School Entry up to 30 entries: $30, School Entry over 30 entries: $60, School Entry over 100 entries: $80 Prize: First: $500, trophy & prize pack, Runner-up: $300 & prize pack * Accepts: Senior Secondary (Years 10 - 12) Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: Individual (where home-schooled or school not taking part): $20 for up to 3 poems, School Entry up to 30 entries: $30, School Entry over 30 entries: $60, School Entry over 100 entries: $80 Prize: First: $500, trophy & prize pack, Runner-up: $300 & prize pack * Accepts: Assisted Learning Secondary Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: Individual (where home-schooled or school not taking part): $20 for up to 3 poems, School Entry up to 30 entries: $30, School Entry over 30 entries: $60, School Entry over 100 entries: $80 Prize: First: $500, trophy & prize pack, Runner-up: $300 & prize pack * DAVID MAHER AWARD: $250, trophy & prize pack KURRUMBEDE AWARD: PRIMARY SCHOOL AWARD: $250, trophy & prize pack SECONDARY SCHOOL AWARD: $250, trophy & prize pack SCHOOLS’ AWARD: PRIMARY SCHOOL: $1,000, trophy & prize pack SECONDARY SCHOOL: $1,000, trophy & prize pack |
30/06/2023 |
Friends of Paynesville Library Short Story Competition Open to: All Theme: Open Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $400, Second: $200, Third: $100 |
30/06/2023 |
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 |
30/06/2023 |
Poetry London Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: £10 (£5 for subscribers) (Limited free entries for writers on low incomes) Prize: First: £5,000, Second: £2,000, Third: £1,000 |
30/06/2023 |
Positive Words Mini-Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Stream 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 |
30/06/2023 |
Scribes Writers - "Poetic License" Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $200, Second: $100, Highly Commended & Commended: Certificate |
30/06/2023 |
Shore Scripts TV Pilot Contest US COMPETITION EARLY BIRD: 28/04/2023 REGULAR: 31/05/2023 FINAL: 30/06/2023 Open to: All * Accepts: Scripts for a TV pilot- 1 hour Size: 40 - 70 pages Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: $45, REGULAR: $55, FINAL: $65 Prizes: First: $USD 2,500, Mentorship, Industry meetings, Call with Shore Scripts development team, Script sent to industry roster, membership to private Facebook community, Screenwriting book from Michael Wiese Books, 1 year Pro Raindance membership, Second: $USD 1,000, Industry meetings, Call with Shore Scripts development team, Script sent to industry roster, membership to private Facebook community, Screenwriting book from Michael Wiese Books, Top 10: Call with Shore Scripts development team, Script sent to industry roster, membership to private Facebook community * Accepts: Scripts for a TV pilot- 1/2 hour Size: 5 - 30 pages Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: $40, REGULAR: $50, FINAL: $60 Prizes: First: $USD 2,500, Mentorship, Industry meetings, Call with Shore Scripts development team, Script sent to industry roster, membership to private Facebook community, Screenwriting book from Michael Wiese Books, 1 year Pro Raindance membership, Second: $USD 1,000, Industry meetings, Call with Shore Scripts development team, Script sent to industry roster, membership to private Facebook community, Screenwriting book from Michael Wiese Books, Top 10: Call with Shore Scripts development team, Script sent to industry roster, membership to private Facebook community |
30/06/2023 |
Society of Women Writers NSW Inc - National Short Story Open to: Female writers who are Australian Citizens or permanent residents, aged 18 years or over Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story - Fiction Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $45, ($30 for members) Prize: First: $500, Highly Commended: $250, Commended: $100 * Accepts: Short Story – Non-Fiction Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $45, ($30 for members) Prize: First: $500, Highly Commended: $250, Commended: $100 * Accepts: Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: $45, ($30 for members) Prize: First: $500, Highly Commended: $250, Commended: $100 |
30/06/2023 |
TCK Publishing Flash Fiction Contest US COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 500 words Entry Fee: US$ 10 Prize: US$ 1,000 |
30/06/2023 |
TCK Publishing Poetry Awards US COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: Up to 5 poems totalling no more than 500 words Entry Fee: US$ 5 Prize: US$ 1,000 |
30/06/2023 |
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 & publication in Anthology, Second: £100, Third: £50 |
30/06/2023 |
The Moth International Short Story Prize IRISH COMPETITION Open to: Over 16 Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: €15 Prize: First: €3,000, Second: a week-long writing retreat at Circle of Misse in France (including travel stipend), Third: €1,000 |
30/06/2023 |
The Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: Writers who have not published a book-length work of fiction, life-writing or poetry (excluding self-published works or poetry chapbooks) Theme: None * Accepts: Poetry (up to 3 poems = a single entry) Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £10, £16 for 2, £6 for a subsidised entry Prize: First: £1,000 & publication, Shortlisted: publication * Accepts: Fiction Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £10, £16 for 2, £6 for a subsidised entry Prize: First: £1,000 & publication, Shortlisted: publication * Accepts: Life Writing Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £10, £16 for 2, £6 for a subsidised entry Prize: First: £1,000 & publication, Shortlisted: publication |
30/06/2023 |
To Hull and Back Competition UK COMPETITION Closing Date: EARLY BIRD: 31/03/2023 REGULAR: 30/06/2023 Open to: All Theme: Humorous Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: £13, £21 for 2, £26 for 3 REGULAR: £15, £24 for 2, £30 for 3 Prize: First: £1,200, your face on the cover of the anthology, a trip to Hull on a Harley Davidson, Second: £600, Third: £300, 3 x Highly Commended: £150, 14 x Shortlisted: £50, 20 x Longlisted: Free early bird entry for next competition |
30/06/2023 |
University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor's International Poetry Prize Open to: 18 years and over Theme: Open Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $25 for first entry ($22 if submitted by 31/03/2023) and $20 thereafter. Concession: $15 for first entry $$12 if submitted by 31/03/2023) and $10 thereafter Prizes: First: $15,000, International winner: $5,000, Second: $5,000 |
30/06/2023 |
Wells Festival of Literature Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: Open * Accepts: Poetry Size: 35 lines Entry Fee: £6 Prizes: First: £1,000, Second: £500, Third: £250, Local Prize: £100 * Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 - 2,000 words Entry Fee: £6 Prizes: First: £750, Second: £300, Third: £200, Local Prize: £100 * Accepts: A Book for Children (age 9 and up) Size: First two chapters or 20 pages, whichever is shortest, plus a synopsis of up to 2 pages (Shortlisted entrants may be asked for complete manuscript) Entry Fee: £6 Prizes: First: £750, Second: £300, Third: £200, Local Prize: £100 * Accepts: Young Poets (16 - 22 years old) Size: 35 lines Entry Fee: £3 Prizes: First: £150 plus 1 year's subscription to The Poetry Society, Second: £75 plus 1 year's subscription to The Poetry Society, Third: £50 plus 1 year's subscription to The Poetry Society |
30/06/2023 |
Wyndham Writing Awards Open to: Residents of Victoria 18+ Theme: Nil * Accepts: Short Story Size: 1500-3000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $1,000, Local Encouragement Award: $800 * Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $500, Local Encouragement Award: $400 * Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 100-600 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $500, Local Encouragement Award: $400 |
JULY 2023 |
01/07/2023 |
Local Word Poetry Prize Open to: Living in Australia, 16 years and over Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 75 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $2,000 & one-hour mentoring session, Second: $250 |
01/07/2023 |
S. D. Harvey Short Crime Story Award Open to: All Theme: Crime Accepts: Fiction or Non-Fiction Size: 2,000 - 5,000 words Entry Fee: $60 Prize: $1,000 |
01/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
Letter Review Prizes Open to: All Theme: None: * Accepts: Short Stories Size: 1,000 - 3,000 words Entry Fee: $USD 20, $USD 35 for 2, $USD 45 for three Prize: First: $USD 600, Second: $USD 250, Third: $USD 150 * Accepts: Poetry Size: 70 lines Entry Fee: $USD 15, $USD 27 for 2, $USD 35 for three Prize: First: $USD 400, Second: $USD 250, Third: $USD 150 * Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 999 words Entry Fee: $USD 15, $USD 27 for 2, $USD 35 for three Prize: First: $USD 400, Second: $USD 250, Third: $USD 150 |
01/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
Slinkies Open to: Writers under 30 residing in Australia or an Australia living overseas Theme: None Accepts: Creative writing (see website) Size: 10,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned |
02/07/2023 |
Limnisa Short Story Competition GREEK COMPETITION Open to: 18 years and over Theme: A room of one’s own Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil but must share on social media, (£50 for a professional evaluation) Prizes: First: One week Writers' Retreat or Workshop in 2023 or 2024 at Limnisa (near Agios Georgios, Methana, Greece). All inclusive: Full board, 7 nights accommodation in single room, optional daily yoga sessions, literary evening, use of all Limnisa facilities: beach, bikes, international library etc. Second: 50% discount on the Writers' Retreat or Workshop (see above) Third: 50% discount on the Writers' Retreat or Workshop (see above). 2 x Runners up: 25% discount on the Writers' Retreat (see above). (Note: Travel to Limnisa not included) |
03/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
ACU Prize for Poetry Open to: Australian residents. Any International student currently studying at an Australian University may also enter Theme: Love Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $25 Prize: First: $10,000, Second: $5,000, Third: $3,000 |
03/07/2023 |
Randolph Stow Young Writers Award Open to: Students in years 3 - 12 studying in the Midwest Region, Western Australia Theme: None * Accepts: Lower Primary - Year 3 & 4 - Prose Size: 1,200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Lower Primary - Year 3 & 4 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Upper Primary - Year 5 & 6 - Prose Size: 1,200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Upper Primary - Year 5 & 6 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Lower Secondary - Year 7 & 8 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Lower Secondary - Year 7 & 8 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Middle Secondary - Year 9 & 10 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Middle Secondary - Year 9 & 10 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Upper Secondary - Year 11 & 12 - Prose Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Upper Secondary - Year 11 & 12 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned |
07/07/2023 |
The Richell Prize for Emerging Writers Open to: Unpublished Australian citizen or residents aged 18 years or older Theme: Adult Fiction and Adult narrative non-fiction Accepts: Fiction and narrative non-fiction Size: First three chapters (Max 20,000 words), 1 page synopsis, chapter breakdown (no more than 2 pages), author’s statement (750 words) Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $10,000 and Hachette Australia’s 12 month mentorship program |
10/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
Ledbury Poetry Festival Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All aged 18 years and over Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: £6 Prize: First: £1,000 & a week’s poetry course, Second: £500, Third: £250 |
13/07/2023 REGISTRATION |
The Not Quite Write Prize NOTE: Prompts are emailed out at midday 14/07/2023 with competition closing at midnight 16/07/2023 Open to: All Theme: 3 prompts will be emailed consisting or a word prompt, an action prompt and an anti-prompt Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 600 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $300 |
14/07/2023 |
Melton City Libraries Short Story Competition Open to: Live, work or study in the City of Melton or be a Melton City library member Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story - Adult (18 years and over) Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $750, Second: $500, Third: $250 * Accepts: Short Story - Teenage (Year 7 to Year 12) Size: 1,500 words (or, for other story formats, something that takes no more than 5 minutes to experience) Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $300, Second: $200, Third: $100 * Accepts: Short Story - Junior B (Year 4 to Year 6) Size: 1,500 words (or, for other story formats, something that takes no more than 5 minutes to experience) Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $300, Second: $200, Third: $100 * Accepts: Short Story - Junior A (Prep to Year 3) Size: 1,500 words (or, for other story formats, something that takes no more than 5 minutes to experience) Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $300, Second: $200, Third: $100 |
15/07/2023 |
E. M. Fletcher Writing Award Open to: residents of Australia, over 18 years of age Theme: Family history/genealogy theme Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 - 2,000 words Entry Fee: $30 ($20 for members) Prize: First: $1,000, Runner Up: $500, Member Prize: $100 FHACT voucher |
15/07/2023 |
Vallum Award for Poetry CANADIAN COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: Total no more than 6 pages Entry Fee: $CDN 30 for up to three entries (includes 1 year digital subscription) Prize: First: $CDN 750 & publication, Second: $CDN 250 & publication |
21/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
Bronze Spur Award Open to: All Theme: Rural Australia, its people, animals, way of life and values Accepts: Bush Poetry Size: 100 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prize: First: Bronze Spur Trophy & $350, Second: $200, Third: $100 |
25/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
AlburyCity Short Story Award Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $10 Prize: First: $1,000, Second: $200 book voucher, Third: $100 book voucher |
25/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
River of Stories Open to: Students must reside within a 150k radius of Albury/Wodonga Theme: Local Stories, Personal Stories * Accepts: Short Story - Students: Years 3 - 4 Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $50 & $300 for school library, Runners-up x 2: $25 book voucher * Accepts: Short Story - Students: Years 5 - 6 Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $50 & $300 for school library, Runners-up x 2: $25 book voucher * Accepts: Short Story - Students: Years 7 - 8 Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 & $300 for school library, Runners-up x 2: $50 book voucher * Accepts: Short Story - Students: Years 9 - 10 Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 & $300 for school library, Runners-up x 2: $50 book voucher * Accepts: Short Story - Students: Years 11 - 12 Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 & $300 for school library, Runners-up x 2: $50 book voucher * Accepts: Poetry - Students: Years 3 - 4 Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $50 & $300 for school library, Runners-up x 2: $25 book voucher * Accepts: Poetry - Students: Years 5 - 6 Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $50 & $300 for school library, Runners-up x 2: $25 book voucher * Accepts: Poetry - Students: Years 7 - 8 Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 & $300 for school library, Runners-up x 2: $50 book voucher * Accepts: Poetry - Students: Years 9 - 10 Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 & $300 for school library, Runners-up x 2: $50 book voucher * Accepts: Poetry - Students: Years 11 - 12 Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 & $300 for school library, Runners-up x 2: $50 book voucher |
29/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
Young Tasmanian Writers' Prize Open to: Tasmanian students enrolled in Year 7 to 12 * Theme: “Threshold”, “Bubble” or “Spin” Accepts: Year 10 - 12: Short Fiction Size: 800 - 1,500 words Entry Fee: $8 Prizes: First: $300 & publication with School receiving 12 months subscriptions to TASMANIA 40 South magazine, Runner up x 2: $30 Fullers Bookshop voucher Theme: “Time”, “Distance” or “Change” Accepts: Year 7 - 9: Short Fiction Size: 700 - 1,000 words Entry Fee: $8 Prizes: First: $300 & publication with School receiving 12 months subscriptions to TASMANIA 40 South magazine, Runner up x 2: $30 Fullers Bookshop voucher, Peter Sharp Memorial Award: $100 |
30/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
Monash WordFest Short Story Writing Competition Open to: Reside, work or study in the City of Monash, or be a member of the Monash Public Library Service Theme: None * Accepts: Category A: 12 - 14 years: Short Story Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $300, Second: $150, Third: $100 * Accepts: Category B: 15 - 17 years: Short Story Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $500, Second: $250, Third: $150 * Accepts: Category C: Adult: Short Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $700, Second: $350, Third: $250 |
30/07/2023 |
Nandewar Poetry Competition Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Verse Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: $5, $10 for 3 Prizes: First: $150 & Trophy, Second: $100, Third: $50 |
30/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
NWF/Joanne Burns Micro-lit Award Open to: Australian citizens or residing in Australia, and over 18 Theme: Remnant Accepts: Microfiction or prose poems Size: 200 words Entry Fee: $15, Hunter Category: Nil Prize: National: $300, Hunter: $300 |
31/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £9 Prize: First: £1,000, a free creative writing course of the winner's choice and publication, Runners-up x 2: £200 |
31/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
Port Writers Open Competition Open to: Australian residents, over 18 years old Theme: None * Accepts: Short Fiction Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $10 Prize: First: $200, Second: $50 * Accepts: Poetry Size: 32 lines Entry Fee: $10 Prize: First: $200, Second: $50 * Frank Urban Award for Local Writers: $50 |
31/07/2023 |
Positive Words Mini-Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Nature 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 |
31/07/2023 |
Seán Ó Faoláin International Short Story Competition IRISH COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: €19 Prize: First: €2,000, publication in the literary journal Southword, Featured reading at the Cork International Short Story Festival, a week-long residency at Anam Cara Retreat, Second: €500 and publication in Southword, Shortlisted x 4: €250 and publication in Southword |
31/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
Rose Frankcombe Short Story Award Open to: Australian writers Theme: Shadows Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $10 for up to 2 entries Prize: Not mentioned |
31/07/2023 |
Short Stories Unlimited Poetry Competition - Urban Open to: All Theme: Urban 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 |
31/07/2023 |
Short Stories Unlimited Short Story Competition - Urban Open to: All Theme: Urban 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 |
31/07/2023 |
Stories of Life Open to: Not mentioned Theme: About an aspect of Christian faith * Accepts: Short Story - Open Size: 500 words Entry Fee: $10, Nil for under 18 Prize: First: $300, $100 Omega Writers voucher & one-year Omega Writers membership, Second: $200 & one-year Omega Writers membership, Third: $100 & $50 Omega discount coupon, Youth Award: $100 * Accepts: Short Story - Open Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $10, Nil for under 18 Prize: First: $300, $100 Omega Writers voucher & one-year Omega Writers membership, Second: $200 & one-year Omega Writers membership, Third: $100 & $50 Omega discount coupon, Youth Award: $100 NOTE: June is feedback month when editors give feedback on drafts in time for final submission in July |
31/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
Sutherland Shire Literary Competition Open to: Australian citizens or residents, over 18 years Theme: Optional: Emerging * Accepts: Rhyming Verse Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: $20 Prizes: First: $1,000, Second: $500, Shire Resident's Prize: $250 * Accepts: Free verse Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: $20 Prizes: First: $1,000, Second: $500, Shire Resident's Prize: $250 * Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: $20 Prizes: First: $1,000, Second: $500, Shire Resident's Prize: $250 |
31/07/2023 NEW LISTING |
What's Your Story? * SHORT STORY Open to: Victorian Residents over the age of 18 years Theme: None Accepts: Short story Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $500 * POETRY Open to: Victorian Residents over the age of 18 years Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $500 * CREATIVE STORY WRITING - 5 -8 Open to: Students aged 5 to 8 who live or go to school in Stonnington Theme: None Accepts: Short story Size: 300 - 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $100 book voucher * CREATIVE STORY WRITING - 9 -12 Open to: Students aged 9 to 12 who live or go to school in Stonnington Theme: None Accepts: Short story Size: 500 - 750 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $200 book voucher * CREATIVE STORY WRITING - 13 -17 Open to: Students aged 13 to 17 who live or go to school in Stonnington Theme: None Accepts: Short story Size: 750 - 900 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $300 book voucher |
AUGUST 2023 |
01/08/2023 |
Sydney Hammond Memorial Short Story Writing Competition Open to: All Theme: Detour/s Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: $15 Prize: First: $250 Hawkeye Publishing Gift Voucher & anthology cover art based on story, Top 40 published |
07/08/2023 |
The Peter Blazey Fellowship Open to: Australian residents with a publishing record Theme: None Accepts: Biography, Autobiography and Life Writing Size: Curriculum vitae of two pages, synopsis of one page and 5,000 word extract of a work in progress Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $17,250 & access to support and facilities from The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Arts |
07/08/2023 NEW LISTING |
Venie Holmgren Environmental Prize Open to: Citizens of Australia or have permanent resident status in Australia Theme: Environmental Accepts: Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: $10 Prize: $1,000 |
16/08/2023 NEW LISTING |
Lane Cove Literary Awards Open to: Over 16 years, Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia and must be living in Australia at time of entry Theme: Open * Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $15 Prize: $2,000 * Accepts: Theatre Script Size: 10 pages/10 minutes Entry Fee: $15 Prize: $1,500 * Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines and more than 1,000 words Entry Fee: $15 Prize: $1,500 OTHER PRIZES THE BURNS BAY BOOKERY RESIDENT PRIZE: $500 BE YOUR OWN BODD YOUTH PRIZE (16 – 24 YEARS): $500 WISE SAGE PRIZE (65+ years): $500 |
20/08/2023 |
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 |
26/08/2023 |
The Golden Pen Open to: Western Australian Students, years 4 to 12 Theme: Creative Bravery * Accepts: Senior Category - High school students year 9 - 12 : Any format eg Poetry, prose, comics Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Overall winner: $500, Book voucher from Boffins to value of $100 plus certificate, Shortlisted x 4: Book voucher from Boffins to value of $100 plus certificate * Accepts: Middle Category - High school students year 7 - 8 : Any format eg Poetry, prose, comics Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Overall winner: $500, Book voucher from Boffins to value of $100 plus certificate, Shortlisted x 4: Book voucher from Boffins to value of $100 plus certificate * Accepts: Junior Category - Primary school students year 4 - 6 : Any format eg Poetry, prose, comics Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Overall winner: $200, Book voucher from Boffins to value of $50 plus certificate, Shortlisted x 2: Book voucher from Boffins to value of $50 plus certificate |
31/08/2023 |
Anthology Short Story Award IRISH COMPETITION Closing Date: VERY EARLY BIRD: 31/12/2022 EARLY BIRD: 30/04/2023 REGULAR: 31/08/2023 Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 words 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 |
31/08/2023 |
FAW Tasmania Poetry Prize Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prize: First: $150, Runner-up: $50 |
31/08/2023 NEW LISTING |
Fool for Poetry International Chapbook Competition IRISH COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry collection Size: 16 - 24 pages Entry Fee: €25 Prize: 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. |
31/08/2023 |
Hilarie Lindsay Young Writers Short Story Competition Open to: Australian School Children Theme: Open * Accepts: Section 1 - Short Story - Yrs 10, 11 & 12 Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $5 Prize: First: $150 * Accepts: Section 2 - Short Story - Yrs 7, 8 & 9 Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $5 Prize: First: $125 * Accepts: Section 3 - Short Story - Yrs 5 & 6 Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $5 Prize: First: $100 * Accepts: Section 4 - Short Story - Yrs 4 and under Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $5 Prize: First: $50 |
31/08/2023 |
King of the Ranges Written Bush Poetry Competition Open to: All Theme: None * Accepts: Bush Poetry - Serious Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: $10, (Optional critique: $10) Prizes: First: $100, Second: $30, Third: $20 * Accepts: Bush Poetry - Humorous Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: $10, (Optional critique: $10) Prizes: First: $100, Second: $30, Third: $20 * BEST OVERALL: $100 and name inscribed on the Outback Heritage Trophy |
31/08/2023 |
Marjorie Barnard Short Story Award Open to: Permanent residents of Australia Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $15 Prize: $500 |
31/08/2023 |
Positive Words Mini-Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Clock 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 |
31/08/2023 NEW LISTING |
The Betty Olle Poetry Award Open to: All Theme: Australian * Accepts: Open - Australian Bush Verse Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: $15 (2 poems) Prize: First: The 'Betty Olle' Poetry Award & $500, Runner-Up: Certificate & $200, Highly Commended: Certificate * Accepts: Junior (12 years and under) - Australian Bush Verse Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: The 'Betty Olle' Junior Poetry Award & $100, Runner-Up: Certificate & $50, Highly Commended: Certificate |
SEPTEMBER 2023 |
01/09/2023 NEW LISTING |
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 |
15/09/2023 NEW LISTING |
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 NEW LISTING |
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 |
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 |
29/09/2023 NEW LISTING |
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 |
30/09/2023 NEW LISTING |
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 |
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 NEW LISTING |
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 |
OCTOBER 2023 |
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 NEW LISTING |
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 |
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 |
16/10/2023 |
Shore Scripts Development Fund US COMPETITION REGULAR: 16/10/2023 FINAL: 15/11/2023 Open to: All 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 NEW LISTING |
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 NEW LISTING |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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) |
NOVEMBER 2023 |
31/11/2023 |
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 |
DECEMBER 2023 |
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 |