JULY 2025 |
02/07/2025 |
Write Around the Murray Short Story Competition 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
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04/07/2025 |
Randolph Stow Young Writers Award Open to: Students in years 3 - 12 studying in the Midwest and Gascoyne Regions, Western Australia Theme: None * Accepts: Lower Primary - Year 3 & 4 - Prose Size: 1,200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified * Accepts: Lower Primary - Year 3 & 4 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified * Accepts: Upper Primary - Year 5 & 6 - Prose Size: 1,200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified * Accepts: Upper Primary - Year 5 & 6 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified * Accepts: Lower Secondary - Year 7 & 8 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified * Accepts: Lower Secondary - Year 7 & 8 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified * Accepts: Middle Secondary - Year 9 & 10 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified * Accepts: Middle Secondary - Year 9 & 10 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified * Accepts: Upper Secondary - Year 11 & 12 - Prose Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified * Accepts: Upper Secondary - Year 11 & 12 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified
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04/07/2025 |
The Eden School Prize Open to: Years 8 to 10 students attending a South Australian government school Theme: "How can volunteering and ‘being of service’ 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
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07/07/2025 |
Canberra Youth Theatre's Emerging Playwright Commission Open to: Emerging writer, Australian citizen or permanent resident, aged under 35 and over 16 Theme: Suitable to be performed by at least 8 actors aged between 7 and 25 Accepts: Play Size: Minimum 1 hour, minimum 8 characters as an ensemble Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $17,400 for development of the script, Two finalists: $1,500
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07/07/2025 |
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
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11/07/2025 |
Melton City Libraries Short Story Competition Open to: People who live, work or study in the City of Melton or hold a current Melton City Libraries membership Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story - Junior A - Prep to Year 3 Size: 1,500 words or 5 minutes to experience Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $300, Second: $200, Third: $100 * Accepts: Short Story - Junior B - Year 4 to 6 Size: 1,500 words or 5 minutes to experience Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $300, Second: $200, Third: $100 * Accepts: Short Story - Teen - Year 7 to 12 Size: 1,500 words or 5 minutes to experience Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $300, Second: $200, Third: $100 * Accepts: Short Story - Adult Size: 3,000 words or 5 minutes to experience Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $750, Second: $500, Third: $250
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13/07/2025 |
The Richell Prize for Emerging Writers Open to: Unpublished Australian citizens, permanent residents or on long-term visas for study or work – must be able to undertake the 12 month residency in Australia 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
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14/07/2025 NEW LISTING |
Cosmopolitan Cheeky Chapters Open to: Australian residents aged 18 Theme: Erotic: "strangers after midnight" Accepts: Fiction Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Publication in Cosmopolitan Australia
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14/07/2025 |
My Brother Jack Awards Open to: People who live, work or study in the City of Glen Eira Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story - Open Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $800, Second: $600, Third: $400 * Accepts: Short Story – Senior Secondary (Years 10 – 12) Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $500 gift voucher * Accepts: Short Story – Junior Secondary (Years 7 – 9) Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $400 gift voucher * Accepts: Short Story – Senior Primary (Years 4 – 6) Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $300 gift voucher * Accepts: Short Story – Junior Primary (Foundation – Year 3) Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $200 gift voucher * Accepts: Poetry - Open Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $800, Second: $600, Third: $400 * Accepts: Poetry – Senior Secondary (Years 10 – 12) Size: 30 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $500 gift voucher * Accepts: Poetry – Junior Secondary (Years 7 – 9) Size: 10 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $400 gift voucher * Accepts: Poetry – Senior Primary (Years 4 – 6) Size: 10 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $300 gift voucher * Accepts: Poetry – Junior Primary (Foundation – Year 3) Size: 10 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $200 gift voucher
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15/07/2025 |
E.M. Fletcher Writing Prize 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, Rosemary McKenzie Member Prize: $100
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15/07/2025 NEW LISTING |
The Hongxue Prize for Literature Open to: University students and young professionals aged 18 to 30 Theme: Missing Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $250, trophy, signed copy of a judge's work, two tickets to WA Museum's 'Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor", curated book from the Bendigo Chinese Museum's Collection, Second: $150, signed copy of a judge's work, two tickets to WA Museum's 'Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor", curated book from the Bendigo Chinese Museum's Collection, Third: $100, signed copy of a judge's work, two tickets to WA Museum's 'Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor", curated book from the Bendigo Chinese Museum's Collection
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20/07/2025 NEW LISTING |
Conflux & CSFG Short Story Competition Open to: Australian residents and current members of Conflux and CSFG Theme: Brave New Worlds Accepts: Short Story Size: 4,000 words Entry Fee: $5 (Members: Nil, 16 and under: Nil) Prizes: First: $200 & Conflux 2025 membership, Second: $50 & discounted Conflux membership, Third: $25 and discounted Conflux membership
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24/07/2025 |
Shore Scripts Feature Screenplay Contest US COMPETITION EARLY BIRD: 26/06/2025 REGULAR: 24/07/2025 FINAL: 28/08/2025 Open to: All Accepts: Scripts Size: 80 - 120 pages Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: $USD 55, REGULAR: $USD 65, FINAL: $USD 75 (Plus $USD 15 to include Showdown Add-on) Prizes: First: $USD 5,000, Mentorship with A-List Filmmaker, Work with Writer Development Manager, Script circulated with industry roster, Industry mentorship, Guaranteed Meetings, Second: $USD 1,000, Work with Writer Development Manager, Script circulated with industry roster, Industry mentorship, Guaranteed Meetings, 10 finalists: Work with Writer Development Manager, Script circulated with industry roster, Industry mentorship, 5 Genre Winners: Guaranteed Genres meeting, Work with Writer Development Manager, Script circulated with industry roster TOP Comedy, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi & Thriller Script: Genre Industry meetings Showdown Add-on: entry to be considered for the Paid Option Agreement with Showdown Productions
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25/07/2025 |
Barry Young River of Stories Open to: Students must reside within a 150k radius of Albury/Wodonga Theme: Adventure * Accepts: Short Story - Students: Years 3 - 4 Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $50 & $300 for school library, Runner-up: $25 book voucher * Accepts: Short Story - Students: Years 5 - 6 Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $50 & $300 for school library, Runner-up: $25 book voucher * Accepts: Short Story - Students: Years 7 - 8 Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 & $300 for school library, Runner-up: $50 book voucher * Accepts: Short Story - Students: Years 9 - 10 Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 & $300 for school library, Runner-up: $50 book voucher * Accepts: Short Story - Students: Years 11 - 12 Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 & $300 for school library, Runner-up: $50 book voucher * Accepts: Poetry - Students: Years 3 - 4 Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $50 & $300 for school library, Runner-up: $25 book voucher * Accepts: Poetry - Students: Years 5 - 6 Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $50 & $300 for school library, Runner-up: $25 book voucher * Accepts: Poetry - Students: Years 7 - 8 Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 & $300 for school library, Runner-up: $50 book voucher * Accepts: Poetry - Students: Years 9 - 10 Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 & $300 for school library, Runner-up: $50 book voucher * Accepts: Poetry - Students: Years 11 - 12 Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 & $300 for school library, Runner-up: $50 book voucher * BEST PRIMARY SCHOOL ENTRANT - Poetry: $250 BEST PRIMARY SCHOOL ENTRANT – Short Story: $250 BEST HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANT - Poetry: $250 BEST HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANT – Short Story: $250
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25/07/2025 REGISTRATION |
Not Quite Write Prize NOTE: Prompts are emailed out at midday 25/07/2025 with competition closing at midnight 27/07/2025 Open to: All Theme: 3 prompts will be emailed consisting of a word prompt, an action prompt and an anti-prompt Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 500 words Entry Fee: $35 (Critique Package: $125, Daredevil Package: $250) Prizes: First: $1,500 & trophy, Second: $1,000, Third: $500, Fourth: $350, Fifth: $250, Sixth: $200, Wildcard x 2: $100
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27/07/2025 |
Farrells Bookshop Kids' Story Writing Competition Open to: Residents of Mornington Peninsula Theme: Include: "As I opened the letter, a ticket fell out ..." * Accepts: Short Story / Picture Story / Poetry - Lower Primary - Prep to Year 2 Size: 1,000 words (2 pages) Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Farrells book vouchers * Accepts: Short Story / Picture Story / Poetry - Middle Primary - Years 3 to 4 Size: 1,000 words (2 pages) Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Farrells book vouchers * Accepts: Short Story / Picture Story / Poetry - Upper Primary - Years 5 to 6 Size: 1,000 words (2 pages) Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Farrells book vouchers * Accepts: Short Story / Picture Story / Poetry - Lower Secondary - Years 7 to 9 Size: 1,500 words (3 pages) Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Farrells book vouchers * Accepts: Short Story / Picture Story / Poetry - Upper Secondary - Years 10 to 12 Size: 1,500 words (3 pages) Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Farrells book vouchers
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28/07/2025 |
Young Tasmanian Writers' Prize Open to: Tasmanian students enrolled in Year 7 to 12 at schools that are current members of TATE or who are home schooled * Accepts: Year 10 - 12: Short Fiction Theme: Choose one of the following themes: Connect, Interconnect, Disconnect, Reconnect Size: 800 - 1,500 words Entry Fee: $8 Prizes: First: $300 & publication, Runner up x 2: $30 Fullers Bookshop voucher. Jane Franklin Prose Award: $200 * Accepts: Year 7 - 9: Short Fiction Theme: Choose one of the following to play a key role in your story: City, Suburb, Town, Country Size: 700 - 1,000 words Entry Fee: $8 Prizes: First: $200, Runner up x 2: $30 Fullers Bookshop voucher, Jane Franklin Prose Award: $100
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30/07/2025 |
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
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31/07/2025 |
Anthology Short Story Award IRISH COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: €18 Prizes: First: €1,000 & one year subscription to Anthology Magazine, Second: €250, Third: €150
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31/07/2025 |
Fiction Factory Poetry Competition UK COMPETITON Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: £5, £9 for 2, £12 for 3 (£20 for optional assessment) Prizes: First : £100 and feedback on 5 poems, hour Zoom call with a judge, Short-listed x 5: Supportive critique
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31/07/2025 NEW LISTING |
Port Writers Open Writing 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 * Hastings Prize for Local Writers: $50
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31/07/2025 |
Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Under Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $3 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words
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31/07/2025 |
Rose Frankcombe Short Story Award Open to: Australian Writers Theme: Challenge Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $15, $20 for 2 Prizes: First: $500, Second: $250, Third: $100, Highly Commended: Certificate
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31/07/2025 |
Seán Ó Faoláin International Short Story Competition IRISH COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: €19 Prizes: First: €2,000, featured reading at the Cork International Short Story Festival (with 4-night hotel stay and full board), publication, Second: €500, publication, Runners-up x 4: €400, publication
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31/07/2025 |
Short Stories Unlimited Poetry Competition - Fresh Water Open to: All Theme: Fresh Water Accepts: Poetry Size: No limit (but use common sense) Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $100 & copy of ebook, Second: $50 & copy of ebook, Third: $25 & copy of ebook, Highly commended x 2: $10 & copy of ebook
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31/07/2025 |
Short Stories Unlimited Short Story Competition - Fresh Water Open to: All Theme: Fresh Water 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
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31/07/2025 |
Stories of Life Open to: All Theme: Autobiographical or biographical, 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
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31/07/2025 |
The Keith MacNider Poetry Prize Open to: Poets over 18 years of age who live in Australia or New Zealand Theme: Our Place in the Natural World Accepts: Poetry Size: 30 lines Entry Fee: $10, or $20 for 3 Prizes: First: $800, Second: $400, Third: $250
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31/07/2025 |
The Plaza Fantasy / Sci-Fi Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: Fantasy/Sci-Fi Accepts: Short Story Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: £30 (£20 for subsequent entries) - can apply for free entry under Bursary Scheme Prizes: First: £3000 and tutorial with Michael Sullivan in a luxury villa in France, Second: £300, Third: £100
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31/07/2025 |
The Silver Gull Play Award Open to: Residents of NSW or ACT, over the age of 18 as of 1 Jan 2025 Theme: Plays with a purpose Accepts: Play Size: at least 60 minutes Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $5,000, Shortlisted writers: $2,000 shared
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31/07/2025 |
Turtle Publishing NextGen YA Competition Open to: Aged 13 and above Theme: Young Adult fiction Accepts: Short Story / Prequel to exisitng manuscript / First chapter of an upcoming novel Size: 1,500 - 3,000 words Entry Fee: $45, One free entry for under 18s ($55 for optional assessment) Prize: Up to 20 winners: Professional developmental edit, copy/line edit. publication
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31/07/2025 |
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
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AUGUST 2025 |
01/08/2025 NEW LISTING |
Horses & Heroes Art Competition 100% OF ENTRY FEES DONATED TO SAMFORD RDA Open to: Australian residents Theme: Horses and Heroes Accepts: Short Story / Poetry / Creative non-fiction Size: 800 words Entry Fee: $20 Prize: First: 1 year subscription to Performance Horse Magazine, APH Hat and Merchandise Pack, 1 Hour Mentoring Session plus other prizes from sponsors, Runner-up x 2: Featured in Print and online, APH hat plus other prizes from sponsors, All Entrants: Digital copy of Sep/Oct 'Industry & Artistry' Issue, showcased in online gallery OTHER CATEGORIES: Photography Visual Arts Colouring In (Free entry, not eligible for formal prizes)
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01/08/2025 |
Sydney Hammond Memorial Short Story Writing Competition Open to: All Theme: Lost and Found Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: $18.50 Prize: First: Ticket to Children and Young Adult Conference (value $410), $200, Anthology cover based on winning story, Second & Third: year membership to Queensland Writers Centre ($79)
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08/08/2025 |
Frank MacDonald Memorial Prize Open to: Tasmanian Year 9 Students Theme: Respond to one of these questions: 1. Evaluate Tasmania's contribution to the Great War (1914-18) on both the home and battle front. Consider incorporating the stories of local soldiers and/or home front activities in your analysis 2. Every April, Australian and New Zealanders pause to remember the Anzacs landing at Gallipoli. Is there another event from the Gallipoli Campaign that is equally deserving of commemoration? Explain your choice with reference to primary source evidence. Accepts: Essay or Digital/Video/Audio Presentation Size: Essay: 1,500 words, Presentation: 10 minutes Entry Fee: Nil Prize x 6: 10 day Study Tour incorporating sites in Belgium and France in April 2026, Visit the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Attend educational meetings leading up to the tour
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10/08/2025 NEW LISTING |
CRAFT First Chapters Contest US COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: First chapter/s of unpublished novels/novellas, completed or in progress Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: $USD 20 (Nil for up to 50 writers from historically marginalized groups) Prizes: First: $USD 2,000, critique of first 100K words & agent query workshop, Second: $USD 500 & agent query workshop, Third: $USD 300 & agent query workshop
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11/08/2025 |
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: Up to $20,000
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20/08/2025 |
Book Pipeline Unpublished Contest US COMPETITION PRE-REGISTER: 15/01/2025 SPECIAL ENTRY: 20/03/2025 EARLY: 22/05/2025 REGULAR: 20/08/2025 LATE: 05/09/2025 Open to: 18 years and over Theme: None Accepts: Literary, Mystery/Horror/Thriller, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, General Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Picture Books, Non-Fiction & Memoir, Comics & Graphic Novels Size: Fiction & Memoirs: 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). Comics & Graphic Novels: 20-28 pages, 1-3 page synopsis Entry Fee: PRE-REGISTER: $US 25, SPECIAL ENTRY: $US 35, EARLY: $US 45, REGULAR: $US 55, LATE: $US 60 Prizes: Per Category: First: $US 2,500, direct circulation , consideration from producers, additional long-time review & access to exclusive writers events, Runner-up: Direct circulation , consideration from producers, additional long-time review & access to exclusive writers events
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20/08/2025 |
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: $15.50 Prize: $2,000 * Accepts: Travel Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: $15.50 Prize: $1,500 * Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines and no more than 1,000 words Entry Fee: $15.50 Prize: $1,500 OTHER PRIZES THE BURNS BAY BOOKERY RESIDENTS PRIZE: $500 SYNERGY YOUTH PRIZE (16 – 24 years): $500 WAIG WOMEN WRITERS PRIZE: $500 WISE SAGE PRIZE (65+ years): $500
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24/08/2025 |
Not Quite Write Prize for Flesh Fiction Open to: 18 years and over Theme: Making the unsexy irresistible Accepts: Erotic Flash Fiction in six categories: Erotic Comedy, Erotic Romance, Fantasy & Supernatural, Literary Erotica, Kink & Taboo, Other Erotic Subgenres Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Overall Winner: $500, 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction annual pass, 12 month subscription to Adult Match Maker (Australian entrants only), 12 month membership to Romance Writers of Australia (Australian Entrants only) OR Romance Writers of America will waive membership admin fee and provide a digital tool kit, Category winners: $100, 2026 Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction annual pass, 12 month membership to Romance Writers of Australia (Australian Entrants only) OR Romance Writers of America will waive membership admin fee and provide a digital tool kit, ALL ENTRANTS: $5 discounted from Not Quite Write Prize for Flash Fiction Entry ticket, ALL AUSTRALIAN ENTRANTS: 10% discount off a 12 month membership to Romance Writers of Australia
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27/08/2025 NEW LISTING |
Green Stories: Epiphanies! UK COMPETITION Open to: 18 and over Theme: When a moment of epiphany causes one or more characters to change for the greener. Categories: Transport, Home & Garden, Food, Nature, Consumption/Waste, Activism and Other Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Purchase of a book from The Green Stories Project via Habitats Press Prize: First: £500, Runners-up x 7: £100
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29/08/2025 |
Speech Pathology Australia: Student Ethics Essay Competition Open to: Students enrolled in an undergraduate or post graduate speech pathology degree program in Australia in the 2025 year Theme: How might speech pathologists use ethical principles to address risks associated with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) so that their professional practice supports safe, high quality, person-centred care? Accepts: Essay Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Publication in the Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology
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29/08/2025 |
The Pearl Prize Open to: Writers from Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan, over 18 years old Theme: Turning the names inside out, LGBTQIA+ focus Accepts: Prose and/or poetry Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $15 Prize: First: $500 & copy of anthology, Highly Commended: $300 & copy of anthology
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31/08/2025 |
Anthology Nature Writing Prize IRISH COMPETITION Closing Date: VERY EARLY BIRD: 30/11/2024 EARLY BIRD: 28/02/2025 REGULAR: 31/08/2025 Open to: All Theme: Nature Writing Accepts: Essay Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: VERY EARLY BIRD: €10, EARLY BIRD: €12, REGULAR: €15 Prizes: First: €500
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31/08/2025 |
Anthology Personal Memoir Competition IRISH COMPETITION Closing Date: EARLY BIRD: 28/02/2025 REGULAR: 31/08/2025 Open to: All Theme: Personal unique life experience Accepts: Memoir Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: €12, REGULAR: €15 Prizes: First: €500
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31/08/2025 NEW LISTING |
Cabonne Open Writing Competition Open to: 16 years and over and live in a rural or remote area Theme: Coming Home Accepts: Open format Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $300
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31/08/2025 |
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
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31/08/2025 |
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
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31/08/2025 |
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.
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31/08/2025 |
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
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31/08/2025 |
Inner West Council's Library Young Creative Awards - Writer Award Open to: Aged 12 to 24 and live, work or study in the Inner West, Sydney Theme: Inspired by or referencing an item from the Inner West Library and History collection * Accepts: Short story/poetry/fan fiction/script/journalistic piece/prose - ages 12 to 15 Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $500, Runner-up: $250 * Accepts: Short story/poetry/fan fiction/script/journalistic piece/prose - ages 16 to 18 Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $500, Runner-up: $250 * Accepts: Short story/poetry/fan fiction/script/journalistic piece/prose - ages 19 to 24 Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $500, Runner-up: $250 * Librarian's choice: $100 People's choice: $250 NOTE: Artist and Filmmaker sections also available
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31/08/2025 |
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
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31/08/2025 NEW LISTING |
Outstanding Short Story Competition Open to: Writers based in Australia and New Zealand, 16 years and older Theme: “Are we there yet?” and have relevance to the LGBTQIA+ community Accepts: Short Story Size: 750 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $1,000, other prize details TBA
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31/08/2025 |
Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Laughter Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $3 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words
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31/08/2025 |
Rhiza Edge Short Story Competition Open to: Australian and New Zealand writers Theme 1: Migration and Diaspora Accepts: Fiction and Non-fiction narratives Theme 2: Breakthroughs in history Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 - 5,000 words Entry Fee: $16.50 ($11 concession). School entry is $44 and covers all student entries. Prizes: 2 copies of the book plus either a. 4 further copies or b. half price manuscript appraisal
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31/08/2025 |
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: Trophy & $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: Trophy & $100, Runner-Up: Certificate & $50, Highly Commended: Certificate
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31/08/2025 NEW LISTING |
The Plaza Short Memoir Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Memoir Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: £15 (£12 for subsequent entries) - can apply for free entry under Bursary Scheme Prizes: First: £1,000, Second: £300, Third: £100
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31/08/2025 NEW LISTING |
The Scarlet Stiletto Award Open to: Women (inclusive of cisgender, transgender or intersex) citizens/residents of Australia Theme: Crime & Mysteries with main character being female (cisgender, transgender or intersex) Accepts: Short Story Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: $20 for Sisters in Crime Members, $25 for non-members Prizes: Swinburne University Award (First): $2,000 plus trophy, Simon & Schuster Award (Second): $1,000, The Sun Bookshop/Fremantle Press Award (Third): $750, Melbourne Athenaeum Library ‘Body in the Library' Award: $1,250; runner up $750, HQ Fiction Award for Best Thriller: $1,200, Bolton Clarke Award for Best Art and Crime Story: $1,000, Echo Publishing Award for Best Young Writer ( under 19): $1,000, Every Cloud Productions Phryne Award for Best Mystery with History Story: $1,000, Kerry Greenwood Award for Best Malice Domestic Story: $1,000, Clan Destine Press Award for Best Cross-Genre Story: $750, Cate Kennedy Award for Best Story Inspired by a Forensic Clue: $500 ScriptWorks Award for a Great Film Idea: $500, Writers Victoria Award for the Story with the Most Satisfying Retribution: Choice of online course (Value $300)
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SEPTEMBER 2025 |
01/09/2025 |
Heywire Competition Open to: Australian Residents aged 16-22 and not living in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth or Sydney Theme: True story about you and/or your community Accepts: Audio, Video, Photos or Text Size: Video & Audio: 2 - 4 minutes, Photos: 10 images, Text: around 400 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize (awarded up to 33 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. Includes flight and accommodation.
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01/09/2025 |
Roly Sussex Short Story Competition Open to: Australian Citizens or Residents Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story - Open Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $35 Prizes: First: $7,500 plus up to $500 for to travel from outside South-East Queensland to attend awards ceremony, Second: $1,500 * Accepts: Short Story - Secondary School Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $25 Prizes: First: $1,000 plus up to $500 for to travel from outside South-East Queensland to attend awards ceremony, Second: $500
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07/09/2025 NEW LISTING |
The Masters Review Summer Short Story Award for New Writers US COMPETITION Open to: Emerging writers Theme: None Accepts: Fiction or Nonfiction Size: 6,000 words Entry Fee: $US 20 (Nil for up to 50 writers from historically marginalize or underrepresented groups) Prizes: First: $US 3,000 & agency review, Second: $US 300 & agency review, Third: $US 200 & agency review
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08/09/2025 NEW LISTING |
Fisher's Ghost Writing Prize Open to: Live, work or studies in the Campbelltown Local Government area Theme: “Down the Road” * 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
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19/09/2025 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 - Infants (Years 1 - 2) Size: 250 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $30, Second: $15 * Accepts: Poetry – Infants (Years 1 - 2) Size: 15 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $30, Second: $15 * Accepts: Short Story - Junior Primary (Years 3 - 4) Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $40, Second: $20 * Accepts: Poetry - Junior Primary (Years 3 - 4) Size: 15 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $40, Second: $20 * Accepts: Short Story - Primary (Years 5 - 6) Size: 750 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $50, Second: $20 * Accepts: Poetry - Primary (Years 5 - 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: 50 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: 50 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $100, Second: $30
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19/09/2025 NEW LISTING |
The Bethany Nader Short Story Prize Closing: EARLY BIRD: 19/04/2025, REGULAR: 19/09/2025 Open to: Australian writers Theme: Write through the eyes of a mythical creature * Accepts: Short Story - 11 - 17 years old Size: 400- 440 words Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: $5, REGULAR: $7 Prizes: First: $75, Second: $50, Third: $25 * Accepts: Short Story - 18 years and over Size: 400- 440 words Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: $10, REGULAR: $15 Prizes: First: $300, Second: $150, Third: $100
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19/09/2025 |
The Mayday Hills Ghost Story Competition To be performed on stage by entrant at Bijou Theatre Hall, Beechworth, on 25/10/2025 Open to: Australian or New Zealand citizen or resident Theme: Horror that involves a ghost/spirit Accepts: Short Story Size: No more than 15 minutes performance Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $100 & Trophy, Second: $50, Third: $25
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26/09/2025 |
Poem Forest A native tree will be planted on Dharawal and Wodi Wodi Country for every entry received Open to: Australian student or young person (aged 18 and under) or an accredited teacher Theme: Understory * Accepts: Lower primary ( F - Year 3) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 Dymocks book voucher, handcrafted poetry journal, ‘Wild Things’ poster, 2026 Mycelium Mushroom calendar, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Accepts: Upper primary ( Years 4 - 6) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 Dymocks book voucher, handcrafted poetry journal, ‘Wild Things’ poster, 2026 Mycelium Mushroom calendar, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Accepts: Primary First Nations ( F – Year 6) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 Dymocks book voucher, handcrafted poetry journal, ‘Wild Things’ poster, 2026 Mycelium Mushroom calendar, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Accepts: Primary CaLD ( F - Year 6) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 Dymocks book voucher, handcrafted poetry journal, ‘Wild Things’ poster, 2026 Mycelium Mushroom calendar, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Accepts: Lower secondary (Years 7 - 9) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 Dymocks book voucher, handcrafted poetry journal, ‘Wild Things’ poster, 2026 Mycelium Mushroom calendar, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Accepts: Upper secondary (Years 10 - 12) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 Dymocks book voucher, handcrafted poetry journal, ‘Wild Things’ poster, 2026 Mycelium Mushroom calendar, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Accepts: Secondary First Nations ( Years 7 - 12) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 Dymocks book voucher, handcrafted poetry journal, ‘Wild Things’ poster, 2026 Mycelium Mushroom calendar, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Accepts: Secondary CaLD ( Years 7 - 12) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 Dymocks book voucher, handcrafted poetry journal, ‘Wild Things’ poster, 2026 Mycelium Mushroom calendar, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Accepts: Accredited Teacher (All ages) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $100 Dymocks book voucher, handcrafted poetry journal, ‘Wild Things’ poster, 2026 Mycelium Mushroom calendar, certificate, Highly Commended: book prize * Wollongong Community Greening Local Prize ( F – Year 12): $100 Dymocks book voucher, handcrafted poetry journal, ‘Wild Things’ poster, 2026 Mycelium Mushroom calendar, certificate, $50 Wollongong Botanic Garden’s Greenplan Nursery voucher, School prize: Excursion for up to 30 students, 30 plants, All entrants: a seedling
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30/09/2025 |
Anthology Flash Fiction Competition IRISH COMPETITION EARLY BIRD: 28/02/2025 STANDARD: 30/09/2025 Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 250 words Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: €10, REGULAR: €12 Prize: €300
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30/09/2025 |
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, Advice from a publisher, opportunity to discuss with University of Exeter’s Creative Writing Department, Runner-up: £750, feedback, Opportunity to discuss with University of Exeter’s Creative Writing Department, Highly Commended x 3: £150, manuscript appraisal, invitation to an industry day, Opportunity to discuss with University of Exeter’s Creative Writing Department
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30/09/2025 |
Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £12 Prizes: First: £1,000, a free creative writing course of the winner's choice and publication, Runners-up x 2: £200
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30/09/2025 |
Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Magpie Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $3 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words
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30/09/2025 |
Secrets International Literary Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: Respond to the theme song * Accepts: Lyrics or Performed Song Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: £10, £5 for members, optional feedback: £10 Prize: First: £100, Second: £50, Third: £25 * 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: £1,000 & fellowship of the RSA, Second: £100, BI £50 * Accepts: Script Size: 10 pages Entry Fee: £10, £5 for members, optional feedback: £10 Prize: First: £100, Second: £50, Third: £25
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30/09/2025 NEW LISTING |
Southword Editor's Poetry Award IRISH COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Three poems Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: €24 (includes complimentary 1 year subscription) Prize: €1,000
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30/09/2025 |
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 at The Moth Retreat in Ireland, Second: €500, Third: €250
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30/09/2025 NEW LISTING |
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
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OCTOBER 2025 |
13/10/2025 NEW LISTING |
ImPress Writing Competition Open to: South Australian Residents Theme: Upon opening a mysterious book in your school library, you are suddenly pulled into its pages. Wil you rewrite history, battle mythical creatures, reshape a story's ending, or risk being trapped inside forever? * Accepts: Short story or poem - Years 3 - 4 Size: 300 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Kids Writing Cool online writing course * Accepts: Short story or poem - Years 5 - 6 Size: 300 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Kids Writing Cool online writing course * Accepts: Short story or poem - Years 7 - 8 Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Teens Writers Club membership for one term * Accepts: Short story or poem - Years 9 - 11 Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Teens Writers Club membership for one term * Accepts: Short story or poem - Teacher Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned Additional prizes include book vouchers and book prizes
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15/10/2025 |
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
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17/10/2025 |
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
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17/10/2025 NEW LISTING |
Silver Quill Written Competition Open to: All Theme: Australian * Accepts: Open Serious Size: No limit Entry Fee: $10 Prize: Cash prizes * Accepts: Open Humorous Size: No limit Entry Fee: $10 Prize: Cash prizes * Accepts: Novice Size: No limit Entry Fee: $10 Prize: Cash prizes * Accepts: Junior (under 18 years) Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Cash prizes
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18/10/2025 |
Banjo's Boot - ABPA National Bush Poetry Championship - Written Section Open to: All Theme: Australian * Accepts: Bush poetry - Junior (16 years and under) Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: Trophy and cash, Second: Cash, Third: Cash * Accepts: Bush poetry - Novice Adult Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: $15 Prizes: First: Trophy and cash, Second: Cash, Third: Cash * Accepts: Bush poetry - Open Adult Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: $20 ($15 for members) Prizes: First: Trophy and cash, Second: Cash, Third: Cash
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31/10/2025 |
Anthology Poetry Award IRISH COMPETITION Closing Date: EARLY BIRD: 30/06/2025 REGULAR: 31/10/2025 Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: €15, REGULAR: €18 Prizes: First: €1,000, Second: €250, Third: €150
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31/10/2025 |
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:
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31/10/2025 NEW LISTING |
Patrick White Writing Competition Open to: Students of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent (Kindergarten to Year 12) studying in NSW Theme: None Accepts: Short Story, Play, Poem. Group work accepted for Year K-3 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
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31/10/2025 |
Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Glad Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $3 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words
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31/10/2025 |
Short Stories Unlimited Poetry Competition - Salt Water Open to: All Theme: Salt Water Accepts: Poetry Size: No limit (but use common sense) Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $100 & copy of ebook, Second: $50 & copy of ebook, Third: $25 & copy of ebook, Highly commended x 2: $10 & copy of ebook
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31/10/2025 |
Short Stories Unlimited Short Story Competition - Salt Water Open to: All Theme: Salt Water 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
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31/10/2025 |
The Bedford Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: 17 years and over Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £8.50, three for £17 (Full time students: £6, three for £12) Prize: First: £1,500, Second: £300, Third: £200, Bedford Prize: £100, Cygnature Prize (25 years and under): £200 * Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: £8.50, three for £17 (Full time students: £6, three for £12) Prize: First: £1,500, Second: £300, Third: £200, Bedford Prize: £100, Cygnature Prize (25 years and under): £200
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31/10/2025 |
The Hope Prize ALL ROYALITIES FROM THE ANTHOLOGY TO BE DONATED TO CAMFED (The Campaign for Female Education) EARLY BIRD: 30/06/2025 REGULAR: 31/10/2025 Open to: Over 18 Theme: Hope, courage and resilience as experienced or imagined by you Accepts: Short Story Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: $20, REGULAR: $30 (limited fee-free places for writers experiencing hardship) Prizes: First: $10,000
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31/10/2025 NEW LISTING |
The National Poetry Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: 18 years and over Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: £8 and £6 for each subsequent entry in the same submission (Members: One free second poem, with subsequent poems £6) Prize: First: £5,000, Second: £3,000, Third: £2,000, Commended: £500
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NOVEMBER 2025 |
05/11/2025 |
Simpson Prize Competition Open to: Year 9 & 10 students Theme: ‘Evaluate the usefulness of diary entries, letters, and photographs for providing evidence about the contrasting experiences and perspectives of Australians who served in either the First World War or the Second World War: Discuss with reference to either World War one OR World War Two. Accepts: Essay Size: 1,200- 1,500 words (body of essay) Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Winners and runners-up from each state and territory participate in a 3-day study program in Canberra. The eight winners travel overseas for an extensive study tour culminating in Anzac Day ceremonies in that location
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08/11/2025 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: $75
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30/11/2025 |
Anthology Travel Writing Competition IRISH COMPETITION VERY EARLY BIRD: 28/02/2025 EARLY BIRD: 30/04/2025 STANDARD: 30/11/2025 Open to: All Theme: Authentic Travel Experience Accepts: Article Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: VERY EARLY BIRD: €10, EARLY BIRD: €12, REGULAR: €15 Prize: €500
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30/11/2025 |
Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Delight Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $3 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words
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30/11/2025 |
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 books Size: First 5,000 words plus one page synopsis (see website for length of full manuscript) Entry Fee: £29.99 with some sponsored places available for writers on low income Prizes: First: £5,000, Most promising Longlisted Novel: Edit Your Novel the Professional Way on-line course
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DECEMBER 2025 |
05/12/2025 NEW LISTING |
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 College * 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 College
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05/12/2025 NEW LISTING |
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 opportunity to attend the Somerset Storyfest and be billeted with members of the Somerset College
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12/12/2025 |
Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Prize Open to: Aged 18 plus Theme: None Accepts: Adult fiction or non-fiction Size: 80,000 words (submit 300 word synopsis and first 30 pages with a one page plan). Must submit full manuscript within 72 hours of being notified as a finalist. Entry Fee: $45, ($99 to include 1-2 pages of constructive feedback) Prize: Author Coaching, Structural Edit and Line Edit (Value $3,500)
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31/12/2025 |
Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Suddenly Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $3 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words
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