COMPETITIONS

UPDATED 01/01/2022

The following information has been extracted from other websites and no assurance can be given as its correctness.

Give your hard work the best chance to win, make sure that you follow the entry requirements!

If the entry conditions don't specify it, then generally you can submit the same entry to different competitions at the same time - but if your entry places in one then you should inform the organisers of the other competitions. It is then up to them whether your entry is disqualified or not.

Allow for time to post and double-check closing dates, particularly if the organiser is in another time zone.

NEW LISTINGS THIS MONTH

Anthology Poetry Award
Anthology Short Story Award
Bright Film Project - Story to Screenplay
CYA - Aspiring (Unpublished) Competition
CYA - Adult Genere Competition
CYA - Hatchlings
Furphy Literary Award
Gippsland Writers Network Summer Writing Competition
Northern Beaches Writers' Competition
Peter Carey Short Story Award
Rhiza Edge Short Story Competition
Slinkies
Tenterfield's Oracles of the Bush
The Golden Pen
Victorian Bush Poetry Championships - Written

NOTE: SOME OF THESE HAVE BEEN PUT ON TEMPORARY HOLD SO MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THEIR WEBSITE FIRST

AWC Furious Fiction

Opens: 5pm (Sydney/Melbourne time) on the first Friday of every month
Closes: 55 hours later
Open to: 17 years and older
Theme: Story prompt provided
Accepts: Flash Fiction
Size: 500 words
Entry Fee: Nil
Prize:First: $500

Flash 500 Flash Fiction Competition

Closing Date: Quarterly competitions - see website
Open to: All
Theme: None
Accepts: Flash Fiction
Size: 500 words
Entry Fee: £5 for one story, £8 for two stories
Prize:First: £300, Second: £200, Third: £100

The Writing Quarter Competition

Closing Date: Last day of the month
Open to: Aged 18 or over
Theme: None
Accepts: Short Story
Size: 3,000 words
Entry Fee: Nil
Prize:$30 via Paypal

Write from the Heart Microfiction
Closing Date: End of Month at midnight
Open to: All
Theme: As chosen by prior winner
Accepts: Microfiction
Size: 100 words
Entry fee: $2 entry fee plus 50 cents to cover Paypal charge (or Nil entry fee but prize rolled over to next month)
Prize: Nominated charity: 50% of entry fees, First: 28% of entry fees, choose next charity and theme, Second: 8% of entry fees, Third: 4% of entry fees

THROUGH THE YEAR

JANUARY 2022
02/01/2022	black&write! Writing Fellowships Open to: Writers (published and unpublished) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent currently living in Australia Theme: None * Accepts: Adult Fiction and Short Story collections Size: Minimum 50,000 words Entry Fee: Nil * Accepts: Young Adult Fiction Size: Minimum 40,000 words Entry Fee: Nil * Accepts: Poetry Size: Minimum 30 poems Entry Fee: Nil * Accepts: Children's book Size: No word count requirement Entry Fee: Nil * Prizes: Two winners will each receive: $10,000, manuscript development with black&write! and publication opportunity with Hachette Australia
06/01/2022	The Henshaw Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All over 16 Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: £6, Optional Feedback: £14 Prizes: *First:* £200, *Second:* £100, *Third:* £50
07/01/2022 EXTENDED	Judith Wright Poetry Prize Open to: Emerging poets 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
07/01/2022 EXTENDED	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
09/01/2022	Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival Poetry Competition UK COMPETITION Closing Date: 31/12/2019 Open to: All Theme: Hope in Nature * Accepts: Poetry - 18 years and over Size: 30 lines Entry Fee: £4 Prize: *First:* £200 * Accepts: Poetry - 12 to 17 years Size: 30 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* £70 * Accepts: Poetry - Up to 11 years Size: 30 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* £50
12/01/2022	The Mogford Food & Drink Short Story Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: 18 years and over Theme: Food and Drink must be at the heart of the tale Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: £15 Prizes: *First:* £10,000, an inscribed award, publication, recorded and uploaded, 3 x Runners *up:* £250 & publication, Short listed entries: Invited to the Mogford Prize Party hosted by Jeremy Mogford at Quod Restaurant & Bar, Oxford, UK. Each will receive a night’s accommodation at one of The Oxford Collection hotels and travel expenses as agreed in advance
17/01/2022	Calibre Essay Prize Theme: None Open to: All Accepts: Non-fiction essay Size: 2,000 - 5,000 words Entry Fee: $25 (or $15 for ABR subscribers) Prizes: *First:* $5,000, *Second*: $2,500
21/01/2022	Shore Scripts Podcast Competition UK COMPETITION EARLY: 16/11/2021 REGULAR: 19/12/2021 FINAL: 21/01/2022 Open to: All where each writer, or writing team, may not have earned more than $US 50,000 in writing fees in the preceding 18 months. Theme: Works as a serialised episodic show Accepts: Podcast pilot script (fiction) Size: 10-40 pages (additional fee if over this length) Entry Fee: EARLY: $35, REGULAR: $45, FINAL: $55 Prize: First x 2: $US 1,000, Scripts produced into a pilot podcast episode with budget of $US 5,000, Top 15: Read by Judges, Industry roster & directors, free enrolment into ‘Fast Track You First Draft – 15 Minute Method Course’
31/01/2022 NEW LISTING	Gippsland Writers Network Summer Writing Competition Open to: Citizens and residents of Australia Theme: Heat Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 500 words or 20 lines Entry Fee: $10 ($5 for GWN members) Prize: Not specified
31/01/2022	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Surf Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words
31/01/2022	Sentinel Literary Quarterly Poetry Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: £5, 2 for £8, 3 for £10, 4 for £12, 5 for £14,7 for £16, 10 for £22 Prize: *First:* £250, *Second:* £125, *Third:* £75, *Highly Commended x 3:* £30, *Commended x 3:* £20, *3 x Special Mentions: :* £10
31/01/2022	The Four Seasons Project - Part One Open to: All Theme: Summer 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: paid for publication at 1c/word (minimum $20) & copy of anthology
31/01/2022	The Masters Review Winter Short Story Award for New Writers US COMPETITION Open to: Emerging writers Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 6,000 words Entry Fee: $US 20 Prizes: *First:* $US 3,000, *Second:* $US 300, *Third:* $US 200

FEBRUARY 2022
01/02/2022 NEW LISTING	Bright Film Project - Story to Screenplay US COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: Open theme (Consider use of key ideas that will translate to film) Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $US 10 Prizes: *First:* $US 5,000, *Bonus Prize:* Two Hudson passes for TriBeCa
01/02/2022	Silver Tree Non-Fiction Writing Competition Open to: All Theme: Biography of a family member or friend who has spent a significant part of their life in the Western Region NSW (see website) * Accepts: Non-Fiction - single author Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: *First:* $500, *Highly-commended (up to 5):* $100 * Accepts: Non-Fiction - collaboration Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: *First:* $500, *Highly-commended (up to 5):* $100 * West Darling Arts Award for a writer aged 18 or under:$100
01/02/2022	Silver Tree Poetry Competition Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: *First:* $1,000, *Best local poem:* $300, Highly-commended (up to 2): $100
01/02/2022 NEW LISTING	Slinkies Open to: Australians living in Australia or overseas who are between 18 and 30 Theme: None Accepts: Prose in any form Size: 10,000 words Entry Fee: Not mentioned, need to create an account Prizes: Not mentioned
01/02/2022	The Cloncurry Prize - The Spirit of Cloncurry Open to: Australian citizens, permanent residents or Australian passport holders living in Australia, over 18 years Theme: Spirit of the Outback Accepts: Poetry Size: No more than 2 pages Entry Fee: $25 Prizes: *First:* $10,000, *Runner-up:* $1,000
13/02/2022	Stringybark Open Short Story Competition Theme: Have a link to Australia, suitable for audience aged 16 and above Open to: All Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $14, $26 for 2, $36 for 3 Prizes: *First:* $350, publication, ebook, paperback, choice of any two Stringybark anthologies (Value $400), *Second: $250, publication, ebook, paperback, choice of any two Stringybark anthologies (Value $300), Third:* $125, publication, ebook, paperback, choice of any two Stringybark anthologies (Value $175), *Highly Commended x 30:* Publication, ebook (Value $5)
14/02/2022	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
18/02/2022 NEW LISTING	Victorian Bush Poetry Championships - Written Open to: All Theme: None * Accepts: Silver Brumby Poetry Award - Serious Size: 120 lines Entry Fee: $10 (plus $10 if wish critique) Prizes: *First:* $150 & trophy, *Second:* $70, *Third:* $30 * Accepts: Corryong Larrikin Award - Humorous Size: 120 lines Entry Fee: $10 (plus $10 if wish critique) Prizes: *First:* $150 & trophy, *Second:* $70, *Third:* $30 * *VBPMA Overall Written Champion:* $100 *VBPMA Novice Written Champion*: $50
28/02/2022	Flash 500 Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 - 3,000 words Entry Fee: £7, £12 for 2, £16 for 3, £20 for 4 Prize:*First:* £500, *Second:* £200, *Third:* £100
28/02/2022	Minds Shine Bright Writing Competition Open to: All Theme: Confidence * Accepts: Poetry Size: 240 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prize: $500 * Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 - 5,000 words Entry Fee: $5 Prize: $500 * Accepts: Micor/Flash fiction Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: $5 Prize: $500 * Accepts: Script Size: 90 pages Entry Fee: $5 Prize: $500 * OVERALL WINNER: $1,000 Commended: $100
28/02/2022	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Crush Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words
28/02/2022	The Heroines/Joyce Parkes Women's Writing Prize Open to: Writers who identify or live as women, prize only awarded to someone residing in, or a citizen of, Australia Theme: Focus on lost women's history, untold stories and reimagined myths, fairy tales, folklore or legends, or speculative fiction Accepts: Fiction or poetry Size: Fiction: 3,000 words, Poetry: 3 pages Entry Fee: $15 Prizes: First for fiction: $1,000, *First for poetry:* $1,000, *Selected for publication:* $25

MARCH 2022
17/03/2022 NEW LISTING	Peter Carey Short Story Award Open to: Australian residents 18 years and over Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 - 3,000 words Entry Fee: $15 Prize: *First:* $2,000, *Runner-up:* $1,000, *Best Local Entry:* $500
18/03/2022 NEW LISTING	Tenterfield's Oracles of the Bush Open to: All Theme: Driving Passion * Accepts: Section 1. Adult - Bush poetry with a humorous theme Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $400 * Accepts: Section 2. Adult - Bush poetry celebrating "Driving Passion" Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First:* $400 * SECTIONS 3 - 5 : Adult's Performance categories * Accepts: Section 6. Infants Size: 4 - 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First:* $50, *Encouragement Prize:* $25 * Accepts: Section 7. Primary: 9 years and under Size: 10 - 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First:* $50, *Encouragement Prize:* $25 * Accepts: Section 8. Primary: 10 years and over Size: 12 - 30 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First:* $50, *Encouragement Prize:* $25 * Accepts: Section 9. Secondary Size: 12 - 40 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First:* $50, *Encouragement Prize:* $25 * SECTIONS 10 - 12: Children's Performance Categories
20/03/2022 NEW LISTING	The Golden Pen Open to: Western Australian Students, years 4 to 12 Theme: Everyday Magic * 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 certificateShortlisted x 3: 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 certificateShortlisted x 3: 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 certificateShortlisted x 3: Book voucher from Boffins to value of $50 plus certificate
24/03/2022	KSP Little Black Dress Spooky Story Competition Open to: Youth: Australian Residents. Adults: Western Australian residents Theme: Best Friend * Accepts: Youth (under 18) - Short Story Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *WA First:* $100 & certificate & copy of anthology, WA *Second:* $25 & certificate & copy of anthology, *Interstate award:* $50 & certificate & copy of anthology, *Shire of Mundaring resident encouragement award:* $25 & certificate & copy of anthology * Accepts: Adult - Short Story Size: 1,200 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: *First:* $100 & certificate & copy of anthology, *Second:* $50 & certificate & copy of anthology, *Shire of Mundaring resident encouragement award:* $25 & certificate & copy of anthology
25/03/2022	The Sheila Malady Short Story Competition Open to: All Theme: "What Will Be?" Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: $5 Prize: *First:* $300, 2 tickets to the Community Play performance & a handcrafted timber quill, *Local prize:* Collins Bookstore voucher & 2 tickets to the Community Play performance, *Young writer under 18:* Collins Bookstore voucher
30/03/2022	Daisy Utemorrah Award Open to: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons living in Australia Theme: None (but consider the description of the award on the website) Accepts: Junior or Young Adult Fiction Size: Generally 20,000 - 100,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $15,000 and a publishing contract with Magabala Books
31/03/2022	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 Prize: $100 & winner's name inscribed on a plaque in the State Library Launceston Branch, *Best Tasmanian Entry*: Hobart Bookshop voucher
31/03/2022 NEW LISTING	Northern Beaches Writers' Competition Open to: Australian citizen or resident, over 18 Theme: Tree Accepts: Fiction or Non-fiction Size: 2,500 words (plus at least one copyright-free image) Entry Fee: $15 Prizes: First: $100 & publication, Second: $50 & optional publication, Northern Beaches Commendation Award: $25 & optional publication
31/03/2022	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Hint Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words
31/03/2022	The Caterpillar Poetry Prize IRISH COMPETITION Open to: Over 16 Theme: Poetry written by an adult for children (aged 7-11) Accepts: Poetry Size: 150 lines Entry Fee: €14 Prize: €1,000

APRIL 2022
03/04/2022 NEW LISTING	CYA - Aspiring (Unpublished) Competition Open to: Check website Theme: None * Accepts: Picture book - text only for pre-school children Size: 500 words Entry Fee: $23.10 Prizes: First: 15-minute consultation with final judge, *Second:* $60, *Third:* $40, Submission of short listed entries to at least one publisher * Accepts: Picture book - text only for primary school children Size: 500 words Entry Fee: $23.10 Prizes: *First:* 15-minute consultation with final judge, *Second:* $60, *Third:* $40, Submission of short listed entries to at least one publisher * Accepts: Picture book - Non-Fiction - text only for primary school children Size: 500 words Entry Fee: $23.10 Prizes: First: 15-minute consultation with final judge, *Second:* $60, *Third:* $40, Submission of short listed entries to at least one publisher * Accepts: Chapter book – A - text only for young primary aged children Size: First 1,000 words Entry Fee: $23.10 Prizes: *First:* 15-minute consultation with final judge, *Second:* $60, *Third:* $40, Submission of short listed entries to at least one publisher * Accepts: Chapter book – B - text only of older aged children (Middle Grade) Size: First 1,000 words Entry Fee: $23.10 Prizes: *First:* 15-minute consultation with final judge, *Second:* $60, *Third:* $40, Submission of short listed entries to at least one publisher * Accepts: Fiction for Young Adults Size: First 5,000 words with synopsis Entry Fee: $23.10 Prizes: First: 15-minute consultation with final judge, *Second:* $60, *Third:* $40, Submission of short listed entries to at least one publisher
03/04/2022 NEW LISTING	CYA - Adult Genre Competition Open to: See website Theme: None * Accepts: 8 to 18 years old and unpublished in book format in adult genre Size: First 5,000 words and 600 word synopsis Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First:* $100, *Second:* $60, *Third:* $40, Submission of short listed entries to at least one publisher of adult books * Accepts: Aspiring Writer and unpublished in book format in adult genre (see website for full requirements) Size: First 5,000 words and 600 word synopsis Entry Fee: $23.10 Prizes: *First:* 15-minute video consultation with final judge, *Second:* $60, *Third:* $40, Submission of short listed entries to at least one publisher of adult books * Accepts: Published Writer (see website for full requirements) Size: First 12,500 words and 600 word synopsis Entry Fee: $42.90 Prizes: *First:* 15-minute video consultation with final judge, Submission of short listed entries to at least one publisher of adult books
03/04/2022 NEW LISTING	CYA - Hatchlings Open to: 8 - 18 years old and not been published in book format within the CYA genres. Theme: None * Accepts: Picture book - text only for pre-school or primary aged children Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First:* $100, *Second:* $60, *Third:* $40, Submission of short listed entries to at least one children's publisher * Accepts: Chapter Book and Young adult novels (a) Text only for younger primary aged children (b) Text only for older aged children (Middle Grade) (c) Fiction writing for young adults Size: (a) & (b) First 1,000 words, (c) First 5,000 words – 600 word synopsis for (a), (b) & (c) Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First:* $100, *Second:* $60, *Third:* $40, Submission of short listed entries to at least one children's publisher
28/04/2022	Anthem Essay Contest US COMPETITION Open to: School students in years 8 - 12 (13 years and older) Theme: 1 of 3 essay topics Accepts: Essay Size: 800 - 1600 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $US 5,000, Second x 3: $US 1,250, Third x 5: $US 250, Finalists x 25: $US 100, Semi-finalists x 50: $US 25
28/04/2022	The Fountainhead Essay Contest US COMPETITION Open to: School students in years 11 - 12 Theme: 1 of 3 essay topics Accepts: Essay Size: 800 - 1600 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $US 2,000, Second x 3: $US 500, Third x 5: $US 100, Finalists x 25: $US 50, Semi-finalists x 50: $US 25
30/04/2022 NEW LISTING	Anthology Short Story Award IRISH COMPETITION Closing Date: EARLY BIRD: 30/04/2022 REGULAR: 31/08/2022 Open to: All Theme: 'Courage’' Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: €10, REGULAR: €15 Prizes: €500 & one year subscription to Anthology Magazine
30/04/2022 NEW LISTING	Furphy Literary Award Open to: Australian residents, 18 years and over Theme: Australian Life in all its diversity Accepts: Fiction or Narrative non-fiction Size: 5.000 word Entry Fee: Not mentioned Prizes: First: $15,000. *Second:* $3,000, *Third:* $2,000
30/04/2022	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Cross Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words
30/04/2022	Silver Tree Short Story Competition Open to: All Theme: Inpired by Rebecca West's quote" 'The world is round and what might seem like the end may also be only the beginning" Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: $10 Prize: First: $1,000, Highly Commended (up to 2): $100, West Darling Arts Award to a writer from Western Region: $500, Totally Addicted to Hair Award for a writer under 26: $100

MAY 2022
01/05/2022	Future Leaders Writing Prize Open to: Year 11 & 12 students in Australian Secondary Schools Theme: None Accepts: Fiction or Non-fiction Size: 800 - 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $1,000
01/05/2022	Questions Writing Prize Open to: Australian, 18 - 30 years Theme: None Accepts: Fiction or Non-fiction Size: 1,500 - 2,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $2,000 prize pool
04/05/2022	Bristol Short Story Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: Over 16 Theme: Open Accepts: Short Story Size: 4,000 words Entry Fee: £9 Prizes: *First:* £1000, *Second:* £500, *Third:* £250, *Shortlisted x 17:* £100, *The Sansom Award (Bristol Writer):* £100
21/05/2022	SAETA Young Writers Award * Open to: South Australian Students: Reception to Yr 1 Theme: None Accepts: Poetry or Prose Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Not specified * Open to: South Australian Students: Yr 2 & Yr 3 Theme: None Accepts: Poetry or Prose Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Not specified * Open to: South Australian Students: Yr 4 to Yr 6 Theme: None Accepts: Poetry or Prose Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Not specified * Open to: South Australian Students: Yr 7 & Yr 8 Theme: None Accepts: Poetry or Prose Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Not specified * Open to: South Australian Students: Yr 9 & Yr 10 Theme: None Accepts: Poetry or Prose Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Not specified * Open to: South Australian Students: Yr 11 & Yr 12 Theme: None Accepts: Poetry or Prose Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Not specified
31/05/2022	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Nuture Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words
31/05/2022	The Bath Novel Award UK COMPETITION Open to: International writers yet to be traditionally published Theme: None Accepts: Unsigned novel written for adults or young adults Size: First 5,000 words plus one page synopsis (Full novel must be at least 50,000 words) Entry Fee: £29 (sponsored places available for writers on low income) Prizes: First: £3,000, Most promising Longlisted novel: Online professional editing course worth £1,800, *Short listed:* manuscript feedback & literary agent introductions

JUNE 2022
17/06/2022	RD Walsh Memorial Writing for the Environment Prize Open to: Australian Citizens Theme: Peace and Sustainability * Accepts: Fictional Prose - up to 18 years Size: 800 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $500, Runner-up: $100, Pat Strong Award for a Young Writer: $100 * Accepts: Fictional Prose - 19 - 25 years Size: 800 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $500, Runner-up: $100 * Accepts: Fictional Prose - over 65 years Size: 800 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $500, Runner-up: $100
30/06/2022	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Pink Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words

JULY 2022
30/07/2022	Mary River Press Services Short Story Prize Open to: 16 years and over Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 - 5,000 words Entry Fee: $5, Pensioner/Student: $3 Prize: *First:* $100, *Second:* $30, *Third*: $10
31/07/2022 NEW LISTING	Anthology Poetry Award IRISH COMPETITION Closing Date: EARLY BIRD: 31/07/2022 REGULAR: 31/10/2022 Open to: All Theme: 'Dreams' Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: €10, REGULAR: €15 Prizes: €500 & one year subscription to Anthology Magazine
31/07/2022	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Cloud Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words

AUGUST 2022
31/08/2022	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Somebody Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words

SEPTEMBER 2022
01/09/2022 NEW LISTING	Rhiza Edge Short Story Competition Open to: Australian authors Theme: Cultural Diversity Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 - 5,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *Short-listed authors:* Copy of anthology and either $50 credit with Wombat/Rhiza or $50 cash
30/09/2022	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Comedy Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words

OCTOBER 2022
31/10/2022	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Box Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words

NOVEMBER 2022
30/11/2022	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Member Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words

DECEMBER 2022
31/12/2022	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Curry Accepts: Short Story or Poetry Size: 100 words or 10 lines Entry Fee: $2.20 in unused stamps Prize: Six months subscription to Positive Words