COMPETITIONS

UPDATED 01/03/2021

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. This is becoming more important to check as we are being more frequently approached by international competitions to be included on our list.

NEW LISTINGS THIS MONTH

Adelaide Plains Poets Inc Poetry Competition
Artz Blitz
Banjo Paterson Writing Awards
Blue Draft Screenwriting Contest
Celebrate Caves Through Your Creativity
Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense
Dorothea Mackella Poetry Awards
Furphy Literary Award - Junior and Youth
Gloria Anderlini (FAWQ) Memoir Competition
Grieve Writing Project
IEU QLD & NT Literary Competition
Imagination Creation Western Union Young Writers
Ledbury Poetry Festival Competition
Maureen Freer (FAWQ) Literary Competition
Northern Territory Literary Awards
Poetry London Prize
Rhiza Edge Short Story Competition
Ros Spencer Poetry Prize
The Best of Times Short Story Competition
The Nandewar Poetry Competition
Science-me a Story
Scribes Writers - "Poetic Licence"
Society of Women Writers NSW Inc - National Short Story
South Perth Young Writers Award
Sutherland Shire Literary Competition
What Matters?
Write4Fun School Poetry and Short Story Writing Competition

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

MARCH 2021
02/03/2021	Clearway 2021: Entanglement Open to: Women writers residing in Australia, over 16 Theme: Entanglement Accepts: Short works in the first person as a woman Size: 800 words (3 minutes reading) Entry Fee: $15.00 Prizes: *12 - 15 monologues:* $100, performed
03/03/2021	Mulga Bill Writing Award Open to: All Theme: Over the Bridge * Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $500, *Second:* $150 * Accepts: Poetry Size: 25 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $200, *Second*: $50
15/03/2021 REGN DATE NEW LISTING	Artz Blitz Open to: All Theme: Secret theme emailed prior on 19 March * Accepts: Short Story - Adult Size: 300-500 words Entry Fee: $15 Prizes: First: $1,000 + annual TSR subscription + rare legacy print isuue + publication opportunity, Highly Commended x 2: $250 + annual TSR subscription + rare legacy print isuue + publication opportunity * Accepts: Short Story - Youth (13 - 17) Size: 100-300 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $200, Highly Commended x 2: $50 * Accepts: Short Story - Junior (12 and under) Size: 100-300 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $100, Highly Commended x 2: $50 * READERS' CHOICE AWARD: $200 VISUAL ARTS SECTION AVAILABLE
15/03/2021 NEW LISTING	Daphne du Maureir Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense US COMPETITION Open to: internationally to unpublished authors and authors with books published in 2019 or 2020 Theme: 5 romantic suspense categories and 1 non-romance mystery/thriller/suspense category Accepts: novellas and novels Size: see contest rules Entry Fee: $15 USD members/$30 USD non-members Prize: first place entry in each category will receive an engraved bookmark, an award certificate, a digital medallion and a voucher for one COFFIN online class
15/03/2021	Griffith Review Emerging Voices Competition Open to: Australian and New Zealand emerging authors (unpublished or only one book published) Theme: None Accepts: Fiction and Creative non-fiction Size: 3,500 – 7,000 words Entry Fee: $25, Griffith Review subscribers = $15 Prizes: Pool of $15,000
15/03/2021	The Sheila Malady Short Story Competition Open to: All Theme: "Cowards die many times before their deaths" 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
18/03/2021	Peter Carey Short Story Award Closing Date: 18/03/2021 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
20/03/2021	Miniature Open to: Writers based in Australia and New Zealand, 16 and over Theme: "Shine" and relate to the LGBTQIA+ experience Accepts: Miniature Story Size: 50 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* TBA
28/03/2021	KSP Little Black Dress Spooky Story Competition Open to: Western Australian residents Theme: Voices * Accepts: Youth (under 18) - Short Story Size: 500 words Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: *First:* $100 & certificate, *Second:* $25 & certificate * Accepts: Adult - Short Story Size: 1,200 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: *First:* $100 & certificate & goody bag, *Second:* $50 & certificate
30/03/2021	British Theatre Challenge UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Play Size: One Act, running time 5 - 30 minutes, more than one actor Entry Fee: £16 Prize: *First:* 5 plays selected: Given a full performance at a London theatre - developed by professional directors - performed by professional actors - given written assessments by theatre professionals - considered for publication - filmed in performance by Mini Mammoth Films, Public Choice Award
31/03/2021	Ada Cambridge Biographical Prose Prize Open to: 18 years and over and who live in the state of Victoria Theme: Biographical Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 - 3,000 words Entry Fee: $15 Prize: *First:* $500
31/03/2021	Ada Cambridge Poetry Prize Open to: 18 years and over and who live in the state of Victoria Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 30 lines Entry Fee: $15 for 2 poems Prize: *First:* $500
31/03/2021	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
31/03/2021 NEW LISTING	Imagination Creation Western Union Young Writers Open to: Australian residents aged 5 - 18 years Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story – 5 - 10 years Size: Suggested: up to 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $100 Bookshop voucher, *Second:* $50 Bookshop voucher * Accepts: Short Story - 11 - 14 years Size: Suggested: up to 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $120 Bookshop voucher, *Second:* $60 Bookshop voucher * Accepts: Short Story - 15 - 18 years Size: Suggested: up to 2,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $150 Bookshop voucher, *Second:* $75 Bookshop voucher * Accepts: Poetry – 5 - 10 years Size: Suggested: up to 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $100 Bookshop voucher, *Second:* $50 Bookshop voucher * Accepts: Poetry - 11 - 14 years Size: Suggested: up to 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $120 Bookshop voucher, *Second:* $60 Bookshop voucher * Accepts: Poetry - 15 - 18 years Size: Suggested: up to 2,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $150 Bookshop voucher, *Second:* $75 Bookshop voucher * OTHER AWARDS Sherryl Clark Award: $100 Bookshop voucher Wyhham Local Award: $50 Bookshop voucher Margaret Campbell Award: $50 Bookshop voucher
31/03/2021	Shore Scripts Short Film Fund UK COMPETITION 28/02/2021 : Early Deadline 31/03/2021 : Regular Deadline 02/05/2021 : Late Deadline Open to: All where each writer, or writing team, may not have earned more than $US 50,000 in writing fees. Theme: None Accepts: Short film script Size: 2 - 30 pages Entry Fee: Early Deadline: $US 40, Regular Deadline: $US 45, Late Deadline: $US 50 Prize: *First:* $US 15,000, Free Camera Equipment, Production support, *Second:* $10,000, Free Camera Equipment, Production Support, *Top 5:* Script read by judges, Industry Roster & Directors, Free enrolment to Ultimate Screenwriting Course, Final Draft 11 Software, *Top 15:* Script read by judges, Industry Roster & Directors, Free enrolment to Ultimate Screenwriting Course
31/03/2021	TCK Publishing Poetry Awards US COMPETITION Open to: Over 16 Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: Up to 5 poems totalling no more than 500 words Entry Fee: US$ 5 Prize: US$ 1,000
31/03/2021	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
31/03/2021	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: £12 Prizes: First: £200 & publication in Anthology, Second: £100, Third: £50
31/03/2021	W B Yeats Poetry Prize Closing Date: 31/03/2021 Open to: Australian residents Theme: Open Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $10 for first entry ($4 each entry thereafter) Prizes: *First:* $600, *2 x Second:* $100, *Commendation:* Certificate
31/03/2021 NEW LISTING	Write4Fun Shcool Poetry and Short Story Writing Competition Open to: Australian Students (Kindergarten to Grade 12) or Home-schooled Theme: None * Accepts: Poetry Size: 16 lines and no more than 64 characters in width Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $500 for student, $500 for school, plus a choice of one of the following: $500 Rebel Sport Gift Card, Nintendo Switch, Apple iPad 32GB, PlayStation 4, *Second:* $250 & Write4fun Gift Pack & Book, *Third:* $150 & Write4fund Gift Pack & Book, *13 x Finalists:* Write4fun Gift Pack & Book * Accepts: Short Story Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $500 for student, $500 for school, plus a choice of one of the following: $500 Rebel Sport Gift Card, Nintendo Switch, Apple iPad 32GB, PlayStation 4, *Second:* $250 & Write4fun Gift Pack & Book, *Third:* $150 & Write4fund Gift Pack & Book, *13 x Finalists:* Write4fun Gift Pack & Book
31/03/2021	Young Adas Short Story Prize Open to: aged between 14 - 18 years and who live or work in the western suburbs of Melbourne Theme: About something that matters to the writer Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $250

APRIL 2021
01/04/2021	Mary River Press Services Short Story Competition 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
04/04/2021	CYA - Aspiring (Unpublished) Competition Open to: Check website Theme: None * Accepts: Picture book - text only for pre-school children Size: 500 words Entry Fee: $22 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: $22 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: $22 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 b) Text only of older aged children (Middle Grade) Size: First 1,000 words Entry Fee: $22 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: $22 Prizes: First: 15-minute consultation with final judge, *Second:* $60, *Third:* $40, Submission of short listed entries to at least one publisher
04/04/2021	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: $22 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: $41 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
04/04/2021	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 2,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First:* $100, *Second:* $60, *Third:* $40, Submission of short listed entries to at least one children's publisher
14/04/2021	Newcastle Short Story Award Open to: Australians living here or abroad, over 18 years Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: $16.50 Prize: First: $3,000, Second: $1,500, Third: $1,000, 2 x Highly Commended: Value $250 to $500, 3 x Commended: Value $100 to $200 3 x Hunter Region Writers Awards: Value $100 to $250
18/04/2021	The Fogarty Literary Award Open to: Western Australian authors aged between 18 and 35 Theme: None Accepts: Adult Fiction, Narrative non-fiction or young adult fiction Size: 50,000 - 120,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $20,000 and publishing contract with Freemantle Press
18/04/2021 NEW LISTING	Science-me a Story UK COMPETITION Open to: 18 years and older Theme: With the objective of scientific dissemination to primary school children * Accepts: Short Story in English: Narrative technique as prose or poem Size: Prose: 400 to 1700 words, Poetry: 170 to 1,000 words Entry fee: Nil Prizes: *First:* £200, *First Runner-up: £150, Second Runner-up:* £100 * Accepts: Short Story in Spanish: Narrative technique as prose or poem Size: Prose: 400 to 1700 words, Poetry: 170 to 1,000 words Entry fee: Nil Prizes: *First:* £200, *First Runner-up: £150, Second Runner-up:* £100
19/04/2021 NEW LISTING	Sutherland Shire Literary Competition Open to: Australian citizens or residents, over 18 years Theme: None * Accepts: Rhyming Verse Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: $15 Prizes: First: $1,000, *Second:: $500, Shire Resident's Prizes:* $500 & $250 * Accepts: Free verse Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: $15 Prizes: First: $1,000, *Second:: $500, Shire Resident's Prizes:* $500 & $250 * Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: $15 Prizes: First: $1,000, *Second:: $500, Shire Resident's Prizes:* $500 & $250
23/04/2021 NEW LISTING	Banjo Paterson Writing Awards Open to: All Theme: Australian content * Accepts: 1. Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $15 Prizes: First: $2,000 * Accepts: 2. Contemporary Poetry Size: 200 lines Entry Fee: $15 Prizes: First: $2,000 * Accepts: 3. Children's Writing Awards (16 years and under) Size: Short Story: 1,000 words, Poetry: 30 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: First: $200, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $100
25/04/2021	The Valerie Parv Award Open to: Aspiring or Emerging writers - check website for full definition Theme: Romance/Romantic elements Accepts: Novels Size: 10,000 plus 1,000 word synopsis Entry Fee: $110, $44 for RWA members Prizes: First: 1 year mentorship with Valerie Parv
29/04/2021	Tethered By Letters Spring Literary Competition US COMPETITION Closing Date: 29/04/2021 Open to: All * Theme: None Accepts: Creative Non-Fiction Size: 6,000 words Entry Fee: $US 10 Prizes: *First:* $US 1,000 & publication, *5 x finalists:* professional edit & consideration for publication * 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 Entry Fee: $US 10 or 3 for $US 12 Prizes: *First:* $US 300 & publication, *5 x finalists:* professional edit & consideration for publication * Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: three pages Entry Fee: $US 10 or 3 for $US 12 Prizes: *First:* $US 300 & publication, *5 x finalists:* professional edit & consideration for publication
30/04/2021 EARLY BIRD	Anthology Short Story Award IRISH COMPETITION Closing Date: EARLY BIRD: 30/04/2021 REGULAR: 31/07/2021 Open to: All Theme: 'Memories' Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: €10, REGULAR: €15 Prizes: €500 & one year subscription to Anthology Magazine
30/04/2021	Bronze Swagman Award Open to: All Theme: Australian Accepts: Bush Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: $25 per entry form, up to 3 poems per form Prizes: *First:* $500 & Bronze statuette of the Swagman, *Runner-up:* $200 & trophy, *Highly Commended:* Certificate
30/04/2021	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 40,000 - 100,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $15,000 and a publishing contract with Magabala Books
30/04/2021	Furphy Literary Award Open to: Australian residents, 18 years and over Theme: Australian Life in all it's 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
30/04/2021	Poetica Christi Press Annual Poetry Competition Open to: Australian residents aged 16 years and over Theme: Silver Linings Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $7, 3 for $20 Prize: *First:* $300, *Second:* $100
30/04/2021 EARLY BIRD	To Hull and Back Competition UK COMPETITION BIENNIAL Closing Date: EARLY BIRD: 30/04/2021 REGULAR: 31/07/2021 Open to: All Theme: Humorous Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: £13, £21 for 2, £26 for 3 REGULAR: £15, £24 for 2, £30 for 3 Prize: *First:* £1,200, your face on the cover of the anthology depicted riding a flaming motorcycle and holding a quill of wrath, your anthology will be strapped to the handlebars of a Harley Davidson and filmed being taken to Hull an back, *Second:* £600, *Third:* £300, *3 x Highly Commended:* £150, *14 x Shortlisted:* £50

MAY 2021
01/05/2021	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: *First:* $2,000
02/05/2021 NEW LISTING	South Perth Young Writers Award Open to: School aged children residing or attending school in the City of South Perth Theme: None * Accepts: A. Lower Primary: Year 1 - 2 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Prizes may be awarded for first and second in category. Possible certificates for Highly commended * Accepts: B. Middle Primary: Year 3 - 4 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Prizes may be awarded for first and second in category. Possible certificates for Highly commended * Accepts: C. Upper Primary: Year 5 - 6 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Prizes may be awarded for first and second in category. Possible certificates for Highly commended * Accepts: D. Lower Secondary: Year 7 - 9 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Prizes may be awarded for first and second in category. Possible certificates for Highly commended * Accepts: F. Upper Secondary: Year 10 - 12 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Prizes may be awarded for first and second in category. Possible certificates for Highly commended * Most outstanding entry awarded the Christobel Mattingley Bronze Medallion
03/05/2021	ABR Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 - 5,000 words Entry Fee: $25 ($15 for ABR subscribers and full-time students) or choose to subscribe with your entry (see website) Prizes: First: $6,000, *Second:* $4,000, *Third:* $2,500
05/05/2021	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
07/05/2021	Laura Literary Awards Theme: None * PROSE AWARDS * SECTION 1 - OPEN Open to: All Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $10 Prize: $200 * SECTION 2 - YOUNG ADULT Open to: 13 - 18 years Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $50 * SECTION 3 - JUNIOR Open to: 9 - 12 years Accepts: Short Story Size: 800 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $25 * SECTION 4 - JUNIOR PRIMARY Open to: 5 - 8 years Accepts: Short Story Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $15 * THE CJ DENNIS POETRY AWARDS * SECTION 5 - OPEN Open to: All Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $10 Prize: $200 * SECTION 6 - OPEN BUSH POETRY Open to: All Accepts: Bush Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $10 Prize: $200 * SECTION 7 - YOUNG ADULT Open to: 13 - 18 years Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $50 * SECTION 8 - JUNIOR Open to: 9 - 12 years Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $25 * SECTION 9 - JUNIOR PRIMARY Open to: 5 - 8 years Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $15
13/05/2021 NEW LISTING	Gloria Anderlini ( FAWQ) Memoir Competition Open to: All Theme: None * Accepts: Memoir Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $500
13/05/2021 NEW LISTING	Maureen Freer (FAWQ) Literary Competition Open to: All * Theme: "Freedom" Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: $10, $20 for three Prize: *First:* $300, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $50 * Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: $10, $20 for three Prize: *First:* $300, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $50 * Theme: None Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 500 words Entry Fee: $10, $20 for three Prize: *First:* $300, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $50
14/05/2021 NEW LISTING	What Matters? Open to: Australian Students in years 5 to 12 Theme: What matters to you and why * Accepts: Year 5 & 6: Opinion piece Size: 400 - 600 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $350 & full-day creative writing workshop, *Runner-up:* $200 & full-day creative writing workshop * Accepts: Year 7 & 8: Opinion piece Size: 400 - 600 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $350 & full-day creative writing workshop, *Runner-up:* $200 & full-day creative writing workshop * Accepts: Year 9 & 10: Opinion piece Size: 400 - 600 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $350, a day at ReachOut.com to meet team and receive professional training as well as opportunity to be paid $200 to produce a feature article for ReachOut.com, *Runner-up:* $200 * Accepts: Year 11 & 12: Opinion piece Size: 400 - 600 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $350, 1 year membership to WritingNSW and opportunity to participate in a one-day writing workshop, *Runner-up:* $200 OVERALL WINNER: $1,000. trophy and from the Museum of Australian Democracy: a curated selection of books. The winner's library will recieve a donation from the Museum and the Learning team will connect live to their classroom for a bespoke Digital Excursion program GRAHAM FREUDENBERG AWARD: Fly winner and an adult to Canberra to shadow Political speechwriters and journalists in the Press Gallery at Parliament House & two night’s accommodation
15/05/2021	Boree Log Award for Bush Verse Open to: All Theme: Australian Bush Theme Accepts: Bush Verse Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: $8 Prize: $100 plus trophy and certificate
15/05/2021	Eastwood/Hills FAW Literary Competition Open to: All Theme: None * Accepts: Category 1: Flash Fiction Size: 500 words Entry Fee: $8 or $30 for 4 Prize: *First:* $150, *Second:* $50 * Accepts: Category 2: Phillippa Holland Award for Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: $8 or $30 for 4 Prize: *First:* $150, *Second:* $50 * Accepts: Category 3: Alan Russell Award for Memoir Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $8 or $30 for 4 Prize: *First:* $150, *Second:* $50 * Accepts: Category 4: Pauline Walsh for Short Story Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $8 or $30 for 4 Prize: *First:* $150, *Second:* $50
15/05/2021 NEW LISTING	The Best of Times Short Story Competition Open to: All Theme: Humorous Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: *First:* $500, *Second:* $100, *Third place:* Certificate
21/05/2021	SAETA Young Writers Award Closing Date: 21/05/2021 * 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
26/05/2021 NEW LISTING	Grieve Writing Project Open to: Australian citizens or permanent residents and over 18 Theme: Grief Accepts: Prose or poetry Size: Prose: 500 words, Poetry: 36 lines Entry Fee: $16.50 Prizes: NALAG (National Association for Loss and Grief): $2,000 The Pettigrew Family: $1,000 NALAG (National Association for Loss and Grief): $500 PalliativeCare New South Wales: $500 In memory of Terry Lynch – poem: $400 All About Grief - story or poem about grief or loss after the death of a child: $300 Lake Macquarie Memorial Park: $250 Newcastle Memorial Park: $250 Goodgrief MacKillop Family Services for story or poem about grief or loss other than death: $250 Simplicity Funerals: $200 David Lloyd Funerals: $200 White Lady Funerals: $200 Calvary: $200 Interflora: $200 In Memory of Anthony Rappo: $200 The Environment x 2: $100 In memory of Jan (Wendy) Wade: $100 Mindframe - about suicide, mental ill-health, alcohol and other drugs: $100 Canteen: $100 Blue Knot Foundation: $100 The Compassionate Friends: $100 NSW Health Hunter New England Local Health District: $100 Hunters Writers Centre: $100 Maclean’s Booksellers (HWC members only): $100 voucher
28/05/2021	Poetry d'Amour Open to: All Theme: Love Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: $10, $20 for 2, $25 for 3, $30 for 4 Prizes: First: $500 plus opportunity to perform, *Runner-Up:* $200 plus opportunity to perform, *Highly Commended x 2:* Certificate, Commended x 2: Certificate, *Youth Incentive (Under 21):* $100 and opportunity to perform
28/05/2021for registration	Science Talent Search Open to: Primary and Secondary students in Victoria Theme: Food: Different by Design Accepts: See handbook Size: See handbook Entry Fee: See handbook Prize: See handbook
31/05/2021 NEW LISTING	Furphy Literary Award - Junior and Youth Closing Date: 31/05/2021 Open to: Australian Residents and live or attend a school within the Goulburn Valley Theme: None Accepts: Youth (13 - 17 years): Short Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $300, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $50 * Accepts: Junior (Up to 12 years): Short Story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $300, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $50 * Accepts: Youth (13 - 17 years): Poetry Size: 30 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $300, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $50 * Accepts: Junior (Up to 12 years): Poetry Size: 30 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $300, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $50
31/05/2021	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
31/05/2021	Michael Terence Publishing Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Closing Date: 31/05/2021 Open to: All, 16 years and over Theme: None Accepts: Fiction/Short novel, Science Fiction, Non-Fiction Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £5 if entered and paid by 28/02/2021, otherwise £7 Prizes: *First:* £2021, publication and title of anthology based on winning story
31/05/2021 NEW LISTING	Northern Territory Literary Awards Open to: Reside in Northern Territory Theme: None * Accepts: Brown's Mart Theatre Award Size: Performance time of more than 30 minutes Entry Fee: Nil (I think - check website) Prizes: First: $1,000, NT Writers' Centre membership and masterclass * Accepts: Charles Darwin University Creative Non-Fiction Award Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil (I think - check website) Prizes: First: $500, NT Writers' Centre membership and masterclass * Accepts: Charles Darwin University Essay Award Theme: Topic relating to Northern Territory Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil (I think - check website) Prizes: First: $1,000, NT Writers' Centre membership and masterclass * Accepts: Flash Fiction Award Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil (I think - check website) Prizes: First: $600, NT Writers' Centre membership and masterclass * Accepts: Kath Manzie Youth Award (12 - 18 years as of 1 January): Short story or poetry Size: 3,000 words or 300 lines Entry Fee: Nil (I think - check website) Prizes: First: $600, NT Writers' Centre membership and masterclass * Accepts: NT Writers' Centre Poetry Award Size: 300 lines Entry Fee: Nil (I think - check website) Prizes: First: $1,000, NT Writers' Centre membership and masterclass * Accepts: ZipPrint Short Story Award Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil (I think - check website) Prizes: First: $1,000, NT Writers' Centre membership and masterclass
31/05/2021 EARLY BIRD	Shore Scripts Screenwriting Competition UK COMPETITION 31/05/2021 : Early Deadline 31/07/2021 : Regular Deadline 31/08/2021 : Late Deadline Open to: All where each writer, or writing team, may not have earned more than $US 50,000 in writing fees. Theme: None * Accepts: Feature script Size: 80-120 pages (additional fee if over this length) Entry Fee: Early Deadline: $US 45, Regular Deadline: $US 55, Late Deadline: $US 65 Prize: *First:* $US 10,000, Script read by judges, Industry Roster & Directors, Introduction and Meetings with Hollywood Agents and Managers, Script development with Shore Scripts, Free enrolment to Ultimate Screenwriting Course, Final Draft 11 Software, Choice of Free Pass to Raindance, Flickerfest or Vancouver Film Festival *Genre Winners in Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi, Thriller & Horror :* $US 1000, Script read by judges, Industry Roster & Directors, Introduction and Meetings with Hollywood Agents and Managers, Script development with Shore Scripts, Free enrolment to Ultimate Screenwriting Course, Final Draft 11 Software *Each Genre's Top 5:* Script read by judges, Industry Roster & Directors, Free enrolment to Ultimate Screenwriting Course * Accepts: TV Pilot - First episode Size: 1 Hour: 40 - 70 pages 1/2 Hour: 5 - 30 pages Entry Fee: 1 Hour: Early Deadline: $45, Regular Deadline: $US 55, Late Deadline: $US 65 1/2 Hour: Early Deadline: $40, Regular Deadline: $US 50, Late Deadline: $US 60 Prize: *1 Hour: First:* $US 5,000, Script read by judges, Industry Roster, Introduction and Meetings with Hollywood Agents and Managers, Script development with Shore Scripts, Free enrolment to Ultimate Screenwriting Course, Final Draft 11 Software, Choice of Free Pass to Raindance, Flickerfest, or Vanvouver Film Festival *1 Hour: Second:* $US 500, Script read by judges, Industry Roster, Introduction and Meetings with Hollywood Agents and Managers, Script development with Shore Scripts, Free enrolment to Ultimate Screenwriting Course, Final Draft 11 Software *1 Hour: Top 10:* Script read by judges, Industry Roster, Introduction and Meetings with Hollywood Agents and Managers, Free enrolment to Ultimate Screenwriting Course *1/2 Hour: First:* $US 5,000, Script read by judges, Industry Roster, Introduction and Meetings with Hollywood Agents and Managers, Script development with Shore Scripts, Free enrolment to Ultimate Screenwriting Course, Final Draft 11 Software, Choice of Free Pass to Raindance, Flickerfest or Vancouver Film Festival *1/2 Hour: Second:* $US 500, Script read by judges, Industry Roster, Introduction and Meetings with Hollywood Agents and Managers, Script development with Shore Scripts, Free enrolment to Ultimate Screenwriting Course, Final Draft 11 Software *1/2 Hour: Top 10:* Script read by judges, Industry Roster, Introduction and Meetings with Hollywood Agents and Managers, Free enrolment to Ultimate Screenwriting Course
31/05/2021	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: £28 (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 2021
18/06/2021 NEW LISTING	IEU QLD & NT Literary Competition Note: Limitations of entries per School Open to: Students in years 5 -12 and teachers from all schools across Queensland and from independent schools across the Northern Territory. Theme: None * Accepts: A. Years 11-12 1. Poem, 2, Short Story, 3. Non-fiction Prose Size: Poem: not mentioned, Short Story: 600-1,500 words, Non-fiction prose: 600 - 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $300, *Second:* $200, *Third:* $100 * Accepts: B. Years 9-10 1. Poem, 2, Short Story Size: Poem: not mentioned, Short Story: 500-1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $150, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $75 * Accepts: C. Years 7-8 1. Poem, 2, Short Story Size: Poem: not mentioned, Short Story: 500-1,200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $150, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $75 * Accepts: D. Years 5 - 6 1. Poem, 2, Short Story Size: Poem: not mentioned, Short Story: 400-800 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $150, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $75 * Accepts: E. Open (Teachers): Short Story Size: 800-2,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $300, *Second:* $200, *Third:* $100
25/06/2021 NEW LISTING	Ros Spencer Poetry Prize Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $10, $20 for 2, $25 for 3, $30 for 4 Prize: *First: $701, Second:* $299, *Highly Commended x 2,* *Commended x 2*
26/06/2021 NEW LISTING	Poetry London Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: £8 (£4 for subscribers) Prize: *First:* £5,000, *Second:* £2,000, *Third:* £1,000
30/06/2021	Audio Arcadia's General Fiction Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: Aged 18 plus Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: $USD 8.45 Prize: Percentage of royalties
30/06/2021 EARLY BIRD NEW LISTING	Blue Draft Screenwriting Contest US COMPETITION Closing Date: EARLY BIRD: 30/06/2021, REGULAR: 10/10/2021, LATE: 30/11/2021 Open to: Aged 18 and over as at 01/01/2021 Theme: None Accepts: Short Film Size: 15 minutes Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: $USD 30 (Gold Members: $USD 24), REGULAR: $USD 40 (Gold Members: $USD 32), LATE: $USD 50 (Gold Members: $USD 40) Prize: Production deal
30/06/2021	Blue Mountain Arts Poetry Contest US COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First: $350 USD, Second:* $200 USD, *Third:* $100 USD
30/06/2021 NEW LISTING	Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards Open to: School Students enrolled in Australian education facilities Theme: Optional theme: Rich and Rare * Accepts: Lower Primary (Years K - 3) Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: Individual (where home-schooled or school not taking part): $20 for up to 3 poems, School Entry up to 30 entries: $30, School Entry over 30 entries: $60, School Entry over 100 entries: $80 Prize: *First:* $300, trophy & prize pack, *Runner-up:* $150 & prize pack * Accepts: Upper Primary (Years 4 - 6. Year 7 in SA) Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: Individual (where home-schooled or school not taking part): $20 for up to 3 poems, School Entry up to 30 entries: $30, School Entry over 30 entries: $60, School Entry over 100 entries: $80 Prize: *First:* $400, trophy & prize pack, *Runner-up:* $200 & prize pack * Accepts: Assisted Learning Primary Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: Individual (where home-schooled or school not taking part): $20 for up to 3 poems, School Entry up to 30 entries: $30, School Entry over 30 entries: $60, School Entry over 100 entries: $80 Prize: *First:* $400, trophy & prize pack, *Runner-up:* $200 & prize pack * Accepts: Junior Secondary (Years 7 - 9) Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: Individual (where home-schooled or school not taking part): $20 for up to 3 poems, School Entry up to 30 entries: $30, School Entry over 30 entries: $60, School Entry over 100 entries: $80 Prize: *First:* $500, trophy & prize pack, *Runner-up:* $300 & prize pack * Accepts: Senior Secondary (Years 10 - 12) Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: Individual (where home-schooled or school not taking part): $20 for up to 3 poems, School Entry up to 30 entries: $30, School Entry over 30 entries: $60, School Entry over 100 entries: $80 Prize: *First:* $500, trophy & prize pack, *Runner-up:* $300 & prize pack * Accepts: Assisted Learning Secondary Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: Individual (where home-schooled or school not taking part): $20 for up to 3 poems, School Entry up to 30 entries: $30, School Entry over 30 entries: $60, School Entry over 100 entries: $80 Prize: *First:* $500, trophy & prize pack, *Runner-up:* $300 & prize pack * DAVID MAHER AWARD: $250, trophy & prize pack KURRUMBEDE AWARD: PRIMARY SCHOOL AWARD: $250, trophy & prize pack SECONDARY SCHOOL AWARD: $250, trophy & prize pack SCHOOLS’ AWARD: PRIMARY SCHOOL: $1,000, trophy & prize pack SECONDARY SCHOOL: $1,000, trophy & prize pack
30/06/2021	Henry Savery National Short Story Award Open to: Australian residents Theme: Open Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $5 Prize: First: $400, Second: $100
30/06/2021 NEW LISTING	Scribes Writers - "Poetic Licence" Open to: All Theme: Open * Accepts: A. Traditional Verse Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $8 Prize: First: $200, Second: $100 * Accepts: B. Free Verse Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $8 Prize: First: $200, Second: $100
30/06/2021 NEW LISTING	Society of Women Writers NSW Inc - National Short Story Open to: Female writers who are Australian Citizens or permanent residents, aged 18 years or overs Theme: Not mentioned * Accepts: Short Story - Fiction Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $40, ($30 for members) Prize: *First:* $500, *Highly Commended:* $250, *Commended:* $100 * Accepts: Short Story – Non-Fiction Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $40, ($30 for members) Prize: *First:* $500, *Highly Commended:* $250, *Commended:* $100 * Accepts: Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: $20, ($15 or $40 for 3 for members) Prize: *First:* $300, *Highly Commended:* $200, *Commended:* $100
30/06/2021	The Moth International Short Story Prize IRISH COMPETITION Closing Date: 30/06/2021 Open to: Over 16 Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: €15 Prize: First: €3,000, Second: a week-long writing retreat at Circle of Misse in France (including €250 for travel), Third: €1,000

JULY 2021
02/07/2021 NEW LISTING	Adelaide Plains Poets Inc Poetry Competition Theme: Recovery * Open to: Poets 18 years and older Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $10, $5 for each thereafter Prizes: *First, Second & Third:* Cash prizes (Total competition prize pool = $700), *Highly Commended & Commended:* Certificate * Open to: Primary School Student Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First, Second & Third:* Cash prizes (Total competition prize pool = $700), *Highly Commended & Commended:* Certificate * Open to: Secondary School Student Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First, Second & Third:* Cash prizes (Total competition prize pool = $700), *Highly Commended & Commended:* Certificate.
15/07/2021 NEW LISTING	Ledbury Poetry Festival Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None * Accepts: Adult: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: £5.75 for first poem, £3.50 thereafter Prize: *First:* £1,000, *Second:* £500, *Third:* £250 * Accepts: Young people (12 - 17): Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: Nil for first poem, £1.75 thereafter Prize: *First:* £100, *Second:* £50, *Third:* £25 * Accepts: Children (11 and under): Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: Nil for first poem, £1.75 thereafter Prize: *First:* £25 book token, *Second:* £15 book token, *Third:* £10 book token
30/07/2021 NEW LISTING	The Nandewar Poetry Competition Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Verse Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: $5, $10 for 3 Prizes: *First:* $150 & Trophy, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $50, *Best First-timer Prize:* $50
31/07/2021 EARLY BIRD	Anthology Poetry Award IRISH COMPETITION Closing Date: EARLY BIRD: 31/07/2021 REGULAR: 31/10/2021 Open to: All Theme: 'Freedom' Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: EARLY BIRD: €10, REGULAR: €15 Prizes: €500 & one year subscription to Anthology Magazine
31/07/2021 NEW LISTING	Rhiza Edge Short Story Competition Open to: Australian authors Theme: Dustmakers: considering our impact Accepts: Short Story Size: 2,000 - 5,000 words Entry Fee: Adults: $14.30, Students/Pensioners: $10, School entry: $44 Prize: *Short-listed authors:* 3 copies of anthology, manuscript appraisal on up to 100 pages of a separate manuscript aimed at children to teens

AUGUST 2021
31/08/2021	FAW Tasmania Poetry Prize Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prize:*First:* $150, *Runner-up:* $50

SEPTEMBER 2021

17/09/2021

Poem Forest
A tree will be planted at Mount Annan for every entry recieved
Open to: Australian student or young person (aged 18 and under) or an accredited teacher
Theme: Nature
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Accepts: Lower primary ( F - Year 3) -  Poetry
Size: 20 lines
Entry Fee: Nil
Prize: $500, book packs ($100), certificates
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Accepts: Upper primary ( Years 4 - 6) -  Poetry
Size: 20 lines
Entry Fee: Nil
Prize: $500, book packs ($100), certificates
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Accepts: Lower secondary (Years 7 - 9) -  Poetry
Size: 20 lines
Entry Fee: Nil
Prize: $500, book packs ($100), certificates
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Accepts: Upper secondary (Years 10 - 12) -  Poetry
Size: 20 lines
Entry Fee: Nil
Prize: $500, book packs ($100), certificates
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Accepts: Threatened species (F - Year 12) -  Poetry
Size: 20 lines
Entry Fee: Nil
Prize: $500, book packs ($100), certificates
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Accepts: Accredited Teacher (All ages) -  Poetry
Size: 20 lines
Entry Fee: Nil
Prize: $500, book packs ($100), certificates
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Australian Botanic Gardens ( F - Year 12) award for local entrants: Tour of the Gardens

NOVEMBER 2021
21/11/2021 NEW LISTING	Celebrate Caves Through Your Creativity Open to: All Theme: Caves and Karst in Australasia Accepts: Poetry, prose, fiction, non-fiction, journalism Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $500 Ledlenser voucher NOTE: There are visual and audio categories and a $1,000 grand prise award across all entries