NOVEMBER 2023 |
01/11/2023 |
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 Competition - 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 |
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 |
10/11/2023 NEW LISTING |
Judith Wright Poetry Prize Open to: Emerging poets from Australia and New Zealand Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: $20 ($12 for subscribers) Prizes: First: $6,000 and publication, Second: $2,000 and publication, Third: $1,000 and publication |
10/11/2023 NEW LISTING |
Neilma Sidney Short Story Prize Open to: All Theme: Travel Accepts: Short Fiction Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $20 ($12 for subscribers) Prizes: First: $5,000 and publication, 2 x Runner-ups: $750 and publication |
10/11/2023 NEW LISTING |
The Ethics Centre Young Writers' Competition Open to: Australian residents aged 13 to 30 as at closing date Theme: Choice of essay topics on website * Accepts: Essay - 13 to 18 year old Size: 800 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $250, $250 Gleebooks voucher, digital publication, invitation to pitch up to three additional articles as a paid contributor, Runners-up x 2: digital publication, invitation to pitch up to three additional articles as a paid contributor * Accepts: Essay - 19 to 30 years old Size: 1,200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $250, $250 Gleebooks voucher, digital publication, invitation to pitch up to three additional articles as a paid contributor, Runners-up x 2: digital publication, invitation to pitch up to three additional articles as a paid contributor |
12/11/2023 |
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 |
13/10/2023 NEW LISTING |
Brimbank Libraries' Youth Microfiction Competition Open to: Writer who lives, works, studies or plays in Brimbank, aged 10 to 18 Theme: Sunshine in the Future * Accepts: Microfiction - 10 - 13 years old Size: 200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $100 voucher, Second: $50 voucher * Accepts: Microfiction - 14 - 18 years old Size: 200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $100 voucher, Second: $50 voucher |
15/11/2023 NEW LISTING |
Patrick White Playwrights Award Open to: Australian playwrights over the age of 18 Theme: None Accepts: Full length play Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $7,500 |
15/11/2023 |
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 |
17/11/2023 |
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 |
21/11/2023 NEW LISTING |
Catchment - Poetry of Place Open to: Australian Residents aged 18 or over Theme: Set within Australia or, if offshore, seen through eyes of a poet still resident in Australia Accepts: Poetry & Tanka Size: Poetry: 30 lines, Tanka: 5 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Publication in Anthology |
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 NEW LISTING |
Anthology Short Story Award IRISH COMPETITION Closing Date: VERY EARLY BIRD: 30/11/2023 EARLY BIRD: 31/03/2024 REGULAR: 31/07/2024 Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: VERY EARLY BIRD: €10, EARLY BIRD: €15, REGULAR: €18 Prizes: First: €1,000 & one year subscription to Anthology Magazine, Second: €250, Third: €150 |
30/11/2023 NEW LISTING |
Blackened Billy Verse Competition Open to: All Theme: Relevant to Australia or Australians Accepts: Bush Verse Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: $10, 3 for $25, Optional Feedback: $10 Prizes: First: $1,000 plus trophy and certificate, Second: $250 plus certificate, Third: $150 plus certificate, Highly Commended x 5: $50 plus certificate, Commended x 5: Certificate NOTE: Chance to win a $300 Akubra voucher if enter by 14/11/2023 |
30/11/2023 NEW LISTING |
Jackie's Spring Competition Open to: Adults who write for kids Theme: Open Accepts: Verse Story Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $100, Second: $50, Third: $25, Other prizes include: picture books, subscription to the kidlit ezine “Pass it On”, 3 hours of editing service, sign up to Metre Matters Course, read by publishers * Accepts: Rhyming poem Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $100, Second: $50, Third: $25, Other prizes include: picture books, subscription to the kidlit ezine “Pass it On”, 3 hours of editing service, sign up to Metre Matters Course, read by publishers |
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 |
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 |
15/12/2023 NEW LISTING |
Free Spirits Writing Competition PROCEEDS DONATED TO HEADSPACE GRIFFITH AND WELLWAYS GRIFFITH Open to: Australian citizens Theme: A Friend in Need * Accepts: Flash Fiction - Adult Size: 800 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $250, Second: $100, Third: $75 * Accepts: Flash Fiction - Junior (10 - 17 years) Size: 800 words Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $150, Second: $50, Third: $25 * Accepts: Poetry - Adult Size: 24 lines Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $250, Second: $100, Third: $75 * Accepts: Poetry - Junior (10 - 17 years) Size: 24 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $150, Second: $50, Third: $25 |
15/12/2023 NEW LISTING |
Scenes from the Sage Age Open to: Aged 60 and over, Permanent resident of Australia or an Australian living abroad, not a professional writer/actor/director Theme: None Accepts: Play, no moe than 5 characters Size: 15 - 20 minutes Entry Fee: $36 Prize: Selected plays showcased and filmed |
17/12/2023 NEW LISTING |
The Masters Review Chapbook Award for Emerging Writers US COMPETITION Open to: Emerging writers Theme: None Accepts: Fiction or Non-fiction prose Size: 25 – 40 pages Entry Fee: $US 25 Prize: $US 3,000 + publication + 75 contributor copies |
18/12/2023 CORRECTION |
The Blake Poetry Prize Open to: All 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 NEW LISTING |
Melbourne Poets Union International Poetry Competition Open to: All Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $15 for first entry, $10 thereafter, Overseas entrants: $US 20 Prizes: First (Leon Shann Award): $1,700. Second : $700, Third: $500, Fourth (Wendy Fleming Urban Realist Award): $100, Highly commended & commended: Certificates |
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 |
07/01/2024 NEW LISTING |
Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival Poetry Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: Nature Unbound * Accepts: Poetry - 18 years and over Size: 30 lines Entry Fee: £4 Prize: £300 * Accepts: Poetry - 12 to 17 years Size: 30 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: £100 * Accepts: Poetry - Up to 11 years Size: 30 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: £50 |
22/01/2024 NEW LISTING |
Calibre Essay Prize Theme: None Open to: All Accepts: Non-fiction essay Size: 2,000 - 5,000 words Entry Fee: $30 (or $20 for ABR subscribers) Prizes: First: $5,000, Runner-up: $3,000, Second Runner-Up: $2,000 |
27/01/2024 |
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 |
31/01/2024 NEW LISTING |
The Plaza Crime: First Chapters Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: Crime/Mystery Thriller Accepts: Opening chapters plus Plot synopsis Size: 5,000 words (Synopsis: 300 words) Entry Fee: £20 (£10 for subsequent entries) - can apply for free entry under Bursary Scheme Prizes: First: £1,500 plus online publication, one-to-one tutorial and detailed feedback, Second: £300, Third: £100 |
31/01/2024 NEW LISTING |
The Plaza Memoir: First Chapters Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: Memoir Accepts: Opening chapters plus Plot synopsis Size: 5,000 words (Synopsis: 300 words) Entry Fee: £20 (£10 for subsequent entries) - can apply for free entry under Bursary Scheme Prizes: First: £1,500 plus online publication, one-to-one tutorial and detailed feedback, Second: £300, Third: £100 |
FEBRUARY 2024 |
14/02/2024 NEW LISTING |
Forty South Publishing Tasmanian Writers' Prize Open to: Citizens of Australia and New Zealand or Australian permanent residents Theme: Island or Island-resonant Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $20 Prize: $500 plus publication, Finalists: Publication |
28/02/2024 |
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 |
29/02/2024 NEW LISTING |
The Plaza Poetry Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: £12 (£6 for subsequent entries) - can apply for free entry under Bursary Scheme Prizes: First: £1,000, Second: £300, Third: £100 |
MARCH 2024 |
31/03/2024 NEW LISTING |
Calanthe Collective Prize for Unpublished Poetry Open to: All Theme: None * UNDER 18, RESTRICTED TO HIGH SCHOOL AGED PEOPLE Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $250, Highly Commended x 2: $100 * OPEN, POETS WHO ARE YET TO HAVE A BOOK OR CHAPBOOK PUBLISHED Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $10 Prize: First: $1,000, Highly Commended x 3: $250 |
31/03/2024 NEW LISTING |
Ethel Webb Bundell Literary Award for Short Stories Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 4,000 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $400, Second: $200, Third: $100 |
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 |
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 |
31/03/2024 NEW LISTING |
The Plaza Flash Fiction Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: £11 (£5.50 for subsequent entries) - can apply for free entry under Bursary Scheme Prizes: First: £1,000, Second: £300, Third: £100 |
31/03/2024 NEW LISTING |
The Plaza Microfiction Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Microfiction Size: 300 words Entry Fee: £9 (£4.50 for subsequent entries) - can apply for free entry under Bursary Scheme Prizes: First: £500, Second: £150, Third: £50 |
31/03/2024 NEW LISTING |
The Plaza Prose Poetry Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: £11 (£5.50 for subsequent entries) - can apply for free entry under Bursary Scheme Prizes: First: £750, Second: £200, Third: £50 |
APRIL 2024 |
30/04/2024 NEW LISTING |
The Plaza Short Story Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Stories Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: £15 (£7.50 for subsequent entries) - can apply for free entry under Bursary Scheme Prizes: First: £1,000, Second: £300, Third: £100 |
MAY 2024 |
31/05/2024 NEW LISTING |
The Plaza Poetry Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: £11 (£5.50 for subsequent entries) - can apply for free entry under Bursary Scheme Prizes: First: £1,000, Second: £300, Third: £100 |
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 |
AUGUST 2024 |
31/08/2024 NEW LISTING |
FAW Tasmania Beatrice Clarke Award Open to: Poets aged 14 and under Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $100, Second: $50, Encouragement Prize x 2: $25 |
31/08/2024 NEW LISTING |
FAW Tasmania Poetry Prize Open to: Residents of Australia Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $150, Runner-up: $50 |