AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' RESOURCE
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
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 |
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 |
Closing Date: 18/03/2021 |
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 * * * * * 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 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 * |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Theme: None |
13/05/2021 NEW LISTING |
Gloria Anderlini ( FAWQ) Memoir Competition |
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 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 Prizes: All About Grief - story or poem about grief or loss after the death of a child: $300 In memory of Jan (Wendy) Wade: $100 Mindframe - about suicide, mental ill-health, alcohol and other drugs: $100Canteen: $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 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 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 Prize: First: $300, trophy & prize pack, Runner-up: $150 & prize pack Prize: First: $400, trophy & prize pack, Runner-up: $200 & prize pack * Prize: First: $400, trophy & prize pack, Runner-up: $200 & prize pack Prize: First: $500, trophy & prize pack, Runner-up: $300 & prize pack * Prize: First: $500, trophy & prize pack, Runner-up: $300 & prize pack * 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 |
30/06/2021 NEW LISTING |
Scribes Writers - "Poetic Licence" Open to: All |
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 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 |
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 |
SEPTEMBER 2021 | |
17/09/2021 |
Poem Forest |
NOVEMBER 2021 | |
21/11/2021 NEW LISTING |
Celebrate Caves Through Your Creativity |