COMPETITIONS

UPDATED 02/05/2022

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

Alice Sinclair Memorial Writing Competition
Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition
Hammond House Competitions
Heywire Competition
KSP Poetry Competition
KSP Short Fiction Competition
Ledbury Poetry Festival Competition
New England Thunderbolt Prize
Oodgeroo Noonuccal Indigenous Poetry Prize
Sean O Faolain Short Story Competition
Stories of Life
The Bedford Competition
The Betty Olle Poetry Award
The Big Issue Fiction Edition
The Eden School Prize
The Jane Austen Literacy Foundation Writing Competition
The Henshaw Short Story Competition
The Moth Nature Writing Prize
The Richell Prize for Emerging Writers
The Van Diemen History Prize
The Westwords/Ultimo Prize
Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize
Toolangi CJ Dennis Poetry Competition
Vallum Award for Poetry
Val Vallis Award for Unpublished Poetry
Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival Short Story Competition
Wild Words Summer Soltice Competition
XYZ Award for Innovation in Spoken Word
Young Tasmanian Writers' Prize

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) quarterly
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

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
02/05/2022	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
02/05/2022	Shore Scripts Short Film Fund US COMPETITION Spring Season 28/02/2022 : Early Deadline 31/03/2022 : Regular Deadline 02/05/2022 : Late Deadline Fall Season 29/08/2022 : Early Deadline 30/09/2022 : Regular Deadline 31/10/2022 : Late Deadline Open to: All where each writer, or writing team, may not have earned more than $US 50,000 in writing fees in the last 18 months. Theme: None Accepts: Short film scripts, web-series pilots, animations, and proof-of-concept shorts for TV series and Features. We also accept short film projects in production seeking Finishing Funds. Size: 2 - 30 pages Entry Fee: Early Deadline: $US 40, Regular Deadline: $US 45, Late Deadline: $US 50 Prizes: *First:* $US 10,000, Free Camera Equipment Rental, Production support, film sent to 300+ Industry Pros & Directors. *Second:* $5,000, Free Camera Equipment Rental, Production Support, film sent to 300+ Industry Pros & Directors. *Top 5:* Script feedback from Judges, scripts sent to 300+ Industry Pros & Directors. *Top 15:* Script read by award-winning Judges, Industry Roster & Directors, plus FREE access to the exclusive writers’ forum – The Script
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
04/05/2022 NEW LISTING	The Jane Austen Literacy Foundation Writing Competition Open to: Aged 16 and over Theme: Inspired by Jane Austen Accepts: Fiction Size: 1,000 - 2,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: *First:* Recorded as an audiobook and published worldwide
06/05/2022	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
06/05/2022	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 3a – JUNIOR Open to: 11 - 12 years Accepts: Short Story Size: 800 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $25 * SECTION 3 - JUNIOR Open to: 9 - 10 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
06/05/2022	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: 600 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $350 & Allen & Unwin book pack & full-day creative writing workshop , Runner-up: $200 & Allen & Unwin book pack & full-day creative writing workshop * Accepts: Year 7 & 8: Opinion piece Size: 600 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $350 & Allen & Unwin book pack & full-day creative writing workshop , Runner-up: $200 & Allen & Unwin book pack & full-day creative writing workshop * Accepts: Year 9 & 10: Opinion piece Size: 600 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $350 & Allen & Unwin book pack & a day at ReachOut.com to receive professional training and opportunity to produce a feature article, Runner-up: $200 & Allen & Unwin book pack * Accepts: Year 11 & 12: Opinion piece Size: 600 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $350 & Allen & Unwin book pack & 1 year membership to Writing NSW and one-day writing workshop, Runner-up: $200 & Allen & Unwin book pack OVERALL WINNER: $1,000. trophy and from the Museum of Australian Democracy: a curated selection of books. The winner's library will receive 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
14/05/2022	ZineWest 2022 Open to: New writers with a Western Sydney connection, aged 16 years and over Theme: Open Accepts: Word-based works Size: Able to be printed in an A5 magazine format Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $400, *Second:* $300, *Third: $200, Commendations:* Giarmondo Titles, *Editor’s Award:* Book award, *Best Poem, Best Prose:* Certificate, *Best Image:* $100, *Best Image runner-up:* Book award
15/05/2022	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
15/05/2022	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: Short Story Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $8 or $30 for 4 Prize: *First:* $150, *Second:* $50
16/05/2022	Northern Territory Literary Awards Open to: Resides 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, complementary double pass to the 2023 Brown’s Mart season * 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, complementary double pass to the 2023 Brown’s Mart season * 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, complementary double pass to the 2023 Brown’s Mart season * Accepts: Flash Fiction Award Size: 500 words Entry Fee: Nil (I think - check website) Prizes: First: $600, NT Writers' Centre membership and masterclass, complementary double pass to the 2023 Brown’s Mart season * 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, complementary double pass to the 2023 Brown’s Mart season * 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, complementary double pass to the 2023 Brown’s Mart season * Accepts: Zip Print Short Story Award Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil (I think - check website) Prizes: First: $1,000, NT Writers' Centre membership and masterclass, complementary double pass to the 2023 Brown’s Mart season
16/05/2022 NEW LISTING	The Westwords/Ultimo Prize Open to: Australian citizen or resident, NOTE: either the writer or the manuscript needs to have a connection to Western Sydney Theme: None Accepts: Fiction or narrative non-fiction, aimed at an adult readership Size: 60,000 - 90,000 words, Synopsis: 600 words, Bio: 300 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $5,000, a week at Varuna and a publication deal
20/05/2022	The Margaret Hazzard Short Story Competition Open to: Women writers residing in Australia and New Zealand (or members residing overseas)l Theme: None Accepts: Short story Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: $15 (For members: $10 or $25 for 3) Prize: *First:* $300, *Second:* $150, *Third:* $75
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
21/05/2022	Seniors Card Short Story Competition Open to: New South Wales Seniors Card holders Theme: “Celebrating Diversity” Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Publication in anthology
25/05/2022	Book Pipeline Unpublished Contest US COMPETITION 10/03/2022 : Special Entry 25/05/2022 : Early Deadline 20/08/2022 : Regular Deadline 05/09/2022 : Late Deadline 15/09/2022 : Extended (Coverfly & Submittable) Deadline Open to: 18 years and older Theme: None Accepts: Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Mystery/Thriller, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Non-fiction Size: First 5,000 words approx and 1-3 page synopsis (Full manuscript generally 50,000 - 120,000 words) Entry Fee: Special Entry: $US 35. Early Deadline: $US 45, Regular Deadline: $US 50, Late Deadline: $US 55, Extended: $60 *First in each category:* $US 2,500. Immediate circulation to publishers, agents, editors and other execs, Consideration from producers seek projects for film and TV adaptation, Additional reviews of other books for potential circulation and invitations to annual writers and industry events hosted by Pipeline Media *2 x runner-ups in each category:* Immediate circulation to publishers, agents, editors and other execs, Consideration from producers seek projects for film and TV adaptation, Additional reviews of other books for potential circulation and invitations to annual writers and industry events hosted by Pipeline Media
27/05/2022	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
29/05/2022 REGISTRATION CLOSES	Science Talent Search Open to: Primary and Secondary students in Victoria Theme: Glass: More than meets the eye Accepts: See handbook Size: See handbook Entry Fee: Individual: $9, Group of 2 students: $17, Class Research Project : $30 Prize: See handbook
30/05/2022	Grieve Writing Project Open to: Australian citizens or permanent residents and over 18 (Organisers hoping to open to New Zealand as well, see T&Cs on website) Theme: Grief and loss Accepts: Prose or poetry Size: Prose: 500 words, Poetry: 36 lines Entry Fee: $16.50 Prizes: NALAG (National Association for Loss and Grief): $1,500 Pettigrew Family Funerals: $1,000 PalliativeCare New South Wales: $500 All About Grief - story or poem about grief or loss after the death of a child: $300 Goodgrief MacKillop Family Services for story or poem about grief or loss other than death: $250 Griefline – story or poem about grieving the loss of a love one during COVID: $300 Lake Macquarie Memorial Park: $250 Newcastle Memorial Park: $250 blue knot foundation: $100 Story or poem about the work (the natural world, or the social or political world) x 2: $100 Calvary: $200 David Lloyd Funerals: $200 White Lady Funerals: $200 Simplicity Funerals: $200 Mindframe: $100 The Compassionate Friends: $100 NSW Health Hunter New England Local Health District: $100
31/05/2022	Best Australian Yarn Open to: Australian residents, 12 years or older Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 - 2,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $30,000, Short listed: $1,000, Regional Winner: $3,000, Youth Prize: $2,000, Readers' Choice: $2,000 , Western Australian Prize: $4,000
31/05/2022	Bridport Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: Aged 16 and over Theme: None * Accepts: Poetry Size: 42 lines Entry Fee: £10 Prize: *First:* £5,000, *Second:* £1,000, *Third:* £500, Highly Commended x 10: £100 * Accepts: Short Story Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: £12 Prize: *First:* £5,000, *Second:* £1,000, *Third:* £500, Highly Commended x 10: £100 * Accepts: Flash Fiction Size: 250 words Entry Fee: £9 Prize: *First:* £1,000, *Second:* £500, *Third:* £250, Highly Commended x 5: £100 * Young Writer Award: £500
31/05/2022	Fiction Factory First Chapter & Synopsis UK COMPETITION Open to: Aged 16 years and over Theme: None (but not Children's or Young Adult) Accepts: First Chapter of a novel plus synopsis Size: 5,000 words plus synopsis Entry Fee: £18 (£38 with optional assessment) Prize: *First:* £500 and an appraisal, *Shortlisted x 5:* Appraisal
31/05/2022	Fiction Factory Poetry Competition UK COMPETITION Proceeds to be donated to the Ukraine Emergency Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: £3 Prize: *First:* £100 plus feedback on five poems and one hour mentorship Zoom call, *Shortlisted x 5:* Supportive Critique
31/05/2022	Furphy Literary Award - Junior and Youth 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: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $300, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $50
31/05/2022	Positive Words Mini Competition Open to: All Theme: Contains the word: Nurture 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	Michael Terence Publishing Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Closing Date: EARLYBIRD: 28/02/2022, REGULAR: 31/05/2022 Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Fiction/Short novel, Science Fiction, Non-Fiction Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: EARLYBIRD: £5, REGULAR: £7 Prizes: *First:* £1,000, Publication in MTP Anthology and Anthology Title based on the winning entry's title, *Second:* £500, Publication in the MTP Anthology, *Third:* £250, Publication in the MTP Anthology, Runners-up x 5: £50, Publication in the MTP Anthology
31/05/2022	The Australian / Vogel's Literary Award Open to: Australian citizens or permanent residents aged under 35 years on 31 May 2022 Theme: None Accepts: Unpublished manuscript: Fiction, Australian History or biography Size: 50,000 - 80,000 words Entry Fee: $25 Prize: An advance against royalties plus prize money totalling $20,000
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
31/05/2022	The Masters Review Flash Fiction Contest US COMPETITION Open to: Emerging writers Theme: None Accepts: Flash fiction Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: $US 20 (covers 2 stories) Prize: *First:* $US 3,000, *Second:* $US 300, *Third:* $US 200

JUNE 2022
01/06/2022	Stuart and Hadow Short Story Competition Open to: All Theme: Open Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $25 (Members: $15) Prize: *First:* $1,000, *Second:* $300. *Third:* $100
02/06/2022	Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize Open to: Australian citizens or Permanent Residents of Australia Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $6 Prizes: First: $3,000, *Highly Commended x 2:* $500
03/06/2022 NEW LISTING	Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival Short Story Competition Open to: Students from Years 3 to 12 Theme: Open * Accepts: Years 3 & 4: Short Story Size: 300 - 400 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $70, *Second: $30, Third:* $20 * Accepts: Years 5 & 6: Short Story Size: 300 - 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $80, *Second: $40 Third: $30 Accepts:* Years 7 & 8: Short Story Size: 400 - 600 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $100, *Second: $50, Third:* $40 Accepts: Years 9 & 10: Short Story Size: 600 - 800 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $200, *Second: $70, Third:* $50 Accepts: Years 11 & 12: Short Story Size: 800 - 1,200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: First: $250, *Second: $100, Third:* $80
05/06/2022 NEW LISTING	Oodgeroo Noonuccal Indigenous Poetry Prize Open to: Residents of Australia & an Indigenous Writer Theme: Open Accepts: Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $2,000 & publication, *Highest Quandamooka entry and short listed:* Publication
05/06/2022 NEW LISTING	Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize Open to: Queensland residents who haven't previously published a book of poetry Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: Manuscript of 48 - 100 pages Entry Fee: $30, $20 Concession Prize: *First:* $2,000 & a publishing contract with UQP, *Runner Up:* Chapbook publication with Queensland Poetry
05/06/2022 NEW LISTING	Val Vallis Award for Unpublished Poetry Open to: Australian residents Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: $15, $10 concession Prize: *First:* $1,000 & publication, *Runner Up:* $500 & publication, *Highest QLD entry:* Paid performance opportunity & publication
05/06/2022 NEW LISTING	XYZ Award for Innovation in Spoken Word Open to: Australian residents Theme: None Accepts: Recorded Poetry Size: Under 3 minutes Entry Fee: $12, $10 Concession Prize: *First:* $1,000 and publication *Highest QLD entry:* Paid performance opportunity & publication
10/06/2022	Make Your Own Story Book Competition Open to: Western Australian Students, PP to Year 8 Theme: None Accepts: Picture Books and Story Books (See website) Size: 5,000 words, Page size: A5 to A4, Maximum cover size: 34cm x 25cm Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: Three prizes awarded in each category: - Years PP to 2 - Picture Book - Years 3 to 4 - Picture Book - Years 5 to 6 - Picture Book - Years 7 to 8 - Picture Book - Years 3 to 4 - Story Book - Years 5 to 6 - Story Book - Years 7 to 8 - Story Book Students may work with a partner, maximum of two students per book
13/06/2022 NEW LISTING	The Big Issue Fiction Edition Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Fiction Size: 500 to 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prizes: $500 for each author published
15/06/2022	Four Seasons Project - Poetry - Part Two Open to: All Theme: Autumn Accepts: Poetry Size: No limit (but use common sense) Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: *First:* $50 & copy of anthology, Highly commended x 2: $25 & copy of anthology
17/06/2022	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: Not specified: Up to $300 * Accepts: B. Years 9-10 1. Poem, 2, Short Story Size: Poem: not mentioned, Short Story: 500-1,200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified: Up to $300 * Accepts: C. Years 7-8 1. Poem, 2, Short Story Size: Poem: not mentioned, Short Story: 500-1,200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified: Up to $300 * Accepts: D. Years 5 - 6 1. Poem, 2, Short Story Size: Poem: not mentioned, Short Story: 400-800 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified: Up to $300 * Accepts: E. Staff: Short Story Size: 800-2,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not specified: Up to $300
17/06/2022	Much More Than Words Open to: Australian Residents Theme: None, but entry must be accompanied by a photo you have taken that enhances the theme of your entry Accepts: Short Story, Article or Poem Size: 250 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $250, Second: $150, Third: $100
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
21/06/2022 NEW LISTING	Wild Words Summer Soltice Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: Inspired by one of four quotes on website Accepts: Poetry, fiction, non-fiction prose Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: £7 Prize: *First:* one hour 1-1 mentoring session with Bridget Holding
24/06/2022	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: $1,001, Second:* $299, *Highly Commended x 2,* *Commended x 2*
27/06/2022	Newcastle Poetry Prize Open to: Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia, aged over 18 years Theme: None Accepts: Poem or Suite of poems Size: 200 lines Entry Fee: $33 Prize: *First:* $15,000, *Second:* $5,000, *Third:* $1,000, *Local Award:* $250, *Harri Jones Memorial Prize (for a poet under 36 years):* $500, *Commended x 2:* $250
30/06/2022	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
30/06/2022	Blue Mountain Arts Poetry Competition 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
30/06/2022	Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards Open to: School Students enrolled in Australian education facilities Theme: Optional theme: In My Opinion * 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
30/06/2022	Gloria Anderlini (FAWQ) Memoir Competition Open to: All Theme: None * Accepts: Memoir Size: 3,000 to 5,000 words Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: First: $300, Second: $100, Third: $50
30/06/2022	Lord Mayor's Creative Writing Awards Open to: Residents of Victoria who are unpublished writers * Theme: None Accepts: The Dorothy Porter Award for Poets Size: 100 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $2,000 * Theme: None Accepts: Narrative non-fiction Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $2,000 * Theme: Set in Melbourne Accepts: Short Story Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $2,000 * Theme: True life experience, uniquely Victorian story of Australia's First People Accepts: Life Writing Award for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Writers Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $2,000 * Theme: Living with a Disability Accepts: Self Told Stories by Writers Living with a Disability Size: 5,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $2,000 * OVERALL WINNER: $10,000
30/06/2022	Maureen Freer (FAWQ) Literary Competition Open to: All * Theme: "The Appointment" 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
30/06/2022	Poetry London Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: £8 (£4 for subscribers) (Free entries for writers on low incomes) Prize: *First:* £5,000, *Second:* £2,000, *Third:* £1,000
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
30/06/2022	Rose Frankcombe Short Story Award Open to: All Theme: Joy Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $10 for up to 2 entries Prize: Not mentioned
30/06/2022	Scribes Writers - "Poetic Licence" CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES
30/06/2022	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
30/06/2022 NEW LISTING	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 & publication in Anthology, Second: £100, Third: £50
30/06/2022	The Moth International Short Story Prize IRISH COMPETITION Open to: Over 16 Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 4,000 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
30/06/2022	The Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize UK COMPETITION Open to: Writers who have not published a book-length work of fiction, life-writing or poetry (excluding self-published works or poetry chapbooks) Theme: None * Accepts: Poetry (up to 3 poems = a single entry) Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £10, £16 for 2 Prize: First: £1,000 & publication, Shortlisted: publication * Accepts: Fiction Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £10, £16 for 2 Prize: First: £1,000 & publication, Shortlisted: publication * Accepts: Life Writing Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £10, £16 for 2 Prize: First: £1,000 & publication, Shortlisted: publication
30/06/2022	Wells Festival of Literature Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: Open * Accepts: Poetry Size: 35 lines Entry Fee: £6 Prizes: First: £1,000, *Second:* £500, *Third:* £250, *Local Prize:* £100 * Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 - 2,000 words Entry Fee: £6 Prizes: First: £750, *Second:* £300, *Third:* £200, *Local Prize:* £100 * Accepts: A Book for Children (age 9 and up) Size: First two chapters or 20 pages, whichever is shortest, plus a synopsis of up to 2 pages (Shortlisted entrants may be asked for complete manuscript) Entry Fee: £6 Prizes: First: £750, *Second:* £300, *Third:* £200, *Local Prize:* £100 * Accepts: Young Poets (16 - 22 years old) Size: 35 lines Entry Fee: £3 Prizes: First: £150 plus 1 year's subscription to The Poetry Society, *Second:* £75 plus 1 year's subscription to The Poetry Society, *Third:* £50 plus 1 year's subscription to The Poetry Society

JULY 2022
01/07/2022	S.D. Harvey Short Crime Story Award Open to: Journalists Theme: Crime Accepts: Fiction or Non-Fiction Size: Fiction: 2,000 - 5,000 words, Non-Fiction: 1,800 – 5,000 words Entry Fee: $50 plus booking fee Prize: Unspecified
04/07/2022	ACU Prize for Poetry Open to: Australian residents. Any International student currently studying at an Australian University may also enter Theme: Hope Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $25 Prize: *First:* $10,000, *Second:* $5,000, *Third:* $3,000
04/07/2022	Randolph Stow Young Writers Awards Open to: Students in years 3 - 12 studying in the Mid West Region Theme: None * Accepts: Lower Primary - Year 3 & 4 - Prose Size: 1,200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Lower Primary - Year 3 & 4 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Upper Primary - Year 5 & 6 - Prose Size: 1,200 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Upper Primary - Year 5 & 6 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Lower Secondary - Year 7 & 8 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Lower Secondary - Year 7 & 8 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Middle Secondary - Year 9 & 10 - Prose Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Middle Secondary - Year 9 & 10 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Upper Secondary - Year 11 & 12 - Prose Size: 2,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned * Accepts: Upper Secondary - Year 11 & 12 - Poetry Size: No limit Entry Fee: Nil Prize: Not mentioned
08/07/2022 NEW LISTING	The Richell Prize for Emerging Writers Open to: Unpublished Australian citizen or residents aged 18 years or older Theme: Adult Fiction and Adult narrative non-fiction Accepts: Fiction and narrative non-fiction Size: First three chapters (Max 20,000 words), 1 page synopsis, chapter breakdown (no more than 2 pages), author’s statement (750 words) Entry Fee: Nil Prize: First: $10,000 and Hachette Australia’s 12 month mentorship program
15/07/2022	E. M. Fletcher Writing Award Open to: residents of Australia, over 18 years of age Theme: Family history/genealogy theme Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,500 - 2,000 words, plus 25 word inspiration statement Entry Fee: $30 ($20 for members) Prize: First: $1,000, *Runner Up:* $500, *Member Prize:* $100 FHACT voucher
15/07/2022 NEW LISTING	Vallum Award for Poetry CANADIAN COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: Total no more than 6 pages Entry Fee: $CDN 30 for up to three entries (includes 1 year digital subscription) Prize: *First:* $CDN 750 & publication, *Second:* $CDN 250 & publication
29/07/2022	Boroondara Literary Awards Open to: Australian Residents, Young Writers: Live, Work or study in the City of Boroondara Theme: Open * Accepts: Open Short Story Size: 1,500 - 3,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $1,500, *Second:* $1,000, *Third:* $500, *Keith Carroll Award:* $500 * Accepts: Young Writers (Boroondara) - Junior -Years 5 - 6 - Poetry Size: 100 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $300, *Second:* $200, *Third:* $100 * Accepts: Young Writers (Boroondara) - Junior -Years 5 - 6 - - Prose Size: 300 - 500 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $300, *Second:* $200, *Third:* $100 * Accepts: Young Writers (Boroondara) - Middle -Years 7 - 9 - Poetry Size: 200 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $450, *Second:* $300, *Third:* $150 * Accepts: Young Writers (Boroondara) - Middle -Years 7 - 9 - - Prose Size: 500 - 900 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $450, *Second:* $300, *Third:* $150 * Accepts: Young Writers (Boroondara) - Senior -Years 10 - 12 - Poetry (also open to young people not in secondary school, aged 15 to 18 years as of 1 January) Size: 200 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $600, *Second:* $400, *Third:* $200 * Accepts: Young Writers (Boroondara) - Senior -Years 10 - 12 - - Prose (also open to young people not in secondary school, aged 15 to 18 years as of 1 January) Size: 900 - 1,300 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $600, *Second:* $400, *Third:* $200
29/07/2022	Friends of the Wollongong City Library Local History Prize Open to: 18 years and over Theme: History of the City of Wollongong (see Guidelines for more detail) Accepts: Local History Paper Size: 5,000 - 10,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: $5,000
29/07/2022 NEW LISTING	Young Tasmanian Writers' Prize Open to: Tasmanian students enrolled in Year 7 to 12 * Theme: Refer to story starter ideas on website Accepts: Year 10 - 12: Short Fiction Size: 800 - 1,500 words Entry Fee: $8 Prizes: *First:* $300 & publication with School receiving 12 months subscriptions to TASMANIA 40 South magazine, *Runner up x 2:* $30 Fullers Bookshop voucher Theme: 'Transformation’, ‘Renewal’ or ‘Enchantment’ Accepts: Year 7 - 9: Short Fiction Size: 700 - 1,000 words Entry Fee: $8 Prizes: *First:* $300 & publication with School receiving 12 months subscriptions to TASMANIA 40 South magazine, *Runner up x 2:* $30 Fullers Bookshop voucher, *Peter Sharp Memorial Award:* $100
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
30/07/2022	The Nandewar Poetry Comptition Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Verse Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: $5, $10 for 3 Prizes: *First:* $150 & Trophy, *Second:* $100, *Third:* $50
31/07/2022	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
31/07/2022 NEW LISTING	Seán Ó Faoláin Short Story Competition IRISH COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: €19 Prize: *First:* €2,000, publication in the literary journal Southword, Featured reading at the Cork International Short Story Festival, a week-long residency at Anam Cara Retreat, *Second:* €500 and publication in Southword, Shortlisted x 4: €250 and publication in Southword
31/07/2022 NEW LISTING	Stories of Life Open to: Not mentioned Theme: Spiritual moments/events from your life that speak of your Christian faith (See website for more detail) * Accepts: Short Story - Open Size: 500 words Entry Fee: $10, Nil for under 18 Prize: *First:* $300, $100 Omega Writers voucher & one-year Omega Writers membership, *Second:* $200 & one-year Omega Writers membership, *Third:* $100 & $50 Omega discount coupon, *Youth Award:* $100 * Accepts: Short Story - Open Size: 1,500 words Entry Fee: $10, Nil for under 18 Prize: *First:* $300, $100 Omega Writers voucher & one-year Omega Writers membership, *Second:* $200 & one-year Omega Writers membership, *Third:* $100 & $50 Omega discount coupon, *Youth Award:* $100

AUGUST 2022
01/08/2022	Sydney Hammond Memorial Short Story Writing Competition Open to: All Theme: Water Under the Bridge Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: $15 Prize: *First:* $250 Hawkeye Publishing Gift Voucher & anthology cover art based on story, Top 40 published
24/08/2022 NEW LISTING	Ledbury Poetry Festival Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All aged 18 years and over Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: £6 Prize: *First:* £1,000 & a week’s poetry course, *Second:* £500, *Third:* £250
29/08/2022 NEW LISTING	Toolangi CJ Dennis Poetry Competition Open to: Authors throughout Australia and New Zealand * Theme: Topic inspired by any poem or story in A Book for Kids by CJ Dennis Accepts: Open - Marian Mayne Prize – Poetry – 16 years and over Theme: Inspiration from the world around us Size: 80 lines Entry Fee: $15 Prize: *First: $250, Second:* $150, *Third:* $100 * Theme: Topic inspired by any poem or story in A Book for Kids by CJ Dennis Accepts: Open - CJ Dennis Society Prize - Short Story – 16 years and over Theme: Inspiration from the world around us Size: 500 words Entry Fee: $15 Prize: *First: $250, Second:* $150, *Third:* $100 * Accepts: Poetry written by adults for children – 16 years and over Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: $15 Prize: *First: $250, Second:* $150, *Third:* $100, *Chosen by group of local children:* $150 * Accepts: School Students – Preps to Grade 4 - Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First: $100, Second:* $75, *Third:* $50 * Accepts: School Students – Grade 5 to Year 8 - Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First: $100, Second:* $75, *Third:* $50 * Accepts: School Students – Grade 9 to Year 12 - Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First: $100, Second:* $75, *Third:* $50
31/08/2022 NEW LISTING	Alice Sinclair Memorial Writing Competition Open to: All Theme: None * Accepts: Category A: Poetry Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $15 Prize: *First:* $150 & Certificate, *Second:* $100 & Certificate * Accepts: Category B: Short Story Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $15 Prize: *First:* $150 & Certificate, *Second:* $100 & Certificate
31/08/2022	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
31/08/2022	Hilarie Lindsay Young Writers Poetry Competition Open to: Australian School Children Theme: Open * Accepts: Section 1 - Poetry - Yrs 10, 11 & 12 Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prize: *First:* $125 * Accepts: Section 2 - Poetry - Yrs 7, 8 & 9 Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prize: *First:* $90 * Accepts: Section 3 - Poetry - Yrs 5 & 6 Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: $35 Prize: *First:* $65 * Accepts: Section 4 - Poetry - Yrs 4 and under Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: $5 Prize: *First:* $50
31/08/2022	Jean Stone Poetry Award Open to: Australian Residents Theme: None Accepts: Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $15 Prize: *First:* $500
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
31/08/2022 NEW LISTING	The Betty Olle Poetry Award Open to: All Theme: Australian * Accepts: Open - Australian Bush Verse Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: $15 (2 poems) Prize: *First:* The 'Betty Olle' Poetry Award & $500, *Runner-Up:* Certificate & $200, *Highly Commended:* Certificate * Accepts: Junior (12 years and under) - Australian Bush Verse Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* The 'Betty Olle' Junior Poetry Award & $100, *Runner-Up:* Certificate & $50, *Highly Commended:* Certificate

SEPTEMBER 2022
01/09/2022	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
08/09/2022 NEW LISTING	KSP Short Fiction Competition Open to: Australian residents Theme: None * Accepts: Short Fiction - Open Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $10 Prize:*First:* $300, plus one weeks' residency at KSP Writers' Centre & certificate, *Second:* $150 & certificate, *Commended:* Certificate * Accepts: Short Fiction - Youth (up to 17 years of age) Size: 1,000 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize:*First:* $100 & certificate, *Second:* $50 & certificate, *Commended:* Certificate, *Mundaring National Young Writers Encouragement Award for under 14s:* $25
15/09/2022 NEW LISTING	The Moth Nature Writing Prize IRISH COMPETITION Open to: Over 16 Theme: Nature writing Accepts: Prose and Poetry Size: 4,000 words Entry Fee: €15 Prize: €1,000 and a week-long writing retreat at Circle of Misse in France
16/09/2022 NEW LISTING	Heywire Competition Note: Audio, Video and Photo story categories available Open to: Australian Residents aged 16-22 and not living in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth or Sydney Theme: True story about an aspect of your life Accepts: Audio, Video, Photos or Text Size: Video & Audio: 2 - 4 minutes, Photos: 10 images, Text: around 400 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize (awarded to 33 to 40 people): Opportunity for story to be produced for ABC and an all-expenses paid trip to the Heywire Regional Youth Summit in Canberra (details on website)
19/09/2022 NEW LISTING	The Van Diemen History Prize Open to: Australian citizens or Australian Permanent residents Theme: Tasmanian History prior to 21st century Accepts: History Paper Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: $20 Prize: $500 and publication, Selection of best entries also published
23/09/2022	Poem Forest A native tree will be planted in The Australian Botanic Garden for every entry received Open to: Australian student or young person (aged 18 and under) or an accredited teacher Theme: Nature * Accepts: Lower primary ( F - Year 3) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $500, book packs ($100), Seeds from the Australian Botanic Garden mount Annan, certificate, *Highly Commended:* book from Magabala Books * Accepts: Upper primary ( Years 4 - 6) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $500, book packs ($100), Seeds from the Australian Botanic Garden mount Annan, certificate, *Highly Commended:* book from Magabala Books * Accepts: Lower secondary (Years 7 - 9) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $500, book packs ($100), Seeds from the Australian Botanic Garden mount Annan, certificate, *Highly Commended:* book from Magabala Books * Accepts: Upper secondary (Years 10 - 12) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $500, book packs ($100), Seeds from the Australian Botanic Garden mount Annan, certificate, *Highly Commended:* book from Magabala Books * Accepts: Threatened species (F - Year 12) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $500, book packs ($100), Seeds from the Australian Botanic Garden mount Annan, certificate, *Highly Commended:* book from Magabala Books * Accepts: Accredited Teacher (All ages) - Poetry Size: 20 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $500, book packs ($100), Seeds from the Australian Botanic Garden mount Annan, certificate, *Highly Commended:* book from Magabala Books * Threatened Species Prize ( F – Year 12): $500, book packs ($100), Seeds from the Australian Botanic Garden mount Annan, certificate, *Highly Commended:* book from Magabala Books Australian Botanic Gardens ( F - Year 12) award for local entrants: Family tour, book packs ($100), Seeds from the Australian Botanic Garden mount Annan, certificate
29/09/2022 NEW LISTING	KSP Poetry Competition Open to: Australian residents Theme: Open * Accepts: Poetry - Open Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $10 Prize: *First:* $300, one weeks' residency at KSP Writers' Centre & certificate, *Second:* $150 & certificate, *Commended:* Certificate * Accepts: Poetry - Youth (10 to 17 years) Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $100 & certificate, *Second:* $50 & certificate, *Commended:* Certificate, *Mundaring National Young Writers Encouragement Award for under 14s:* $25 * Annette Cameron Encouragement award for an unpublished WA poet Accepts: Poetry - (Over age of 18) Size: 50 lines Entry Fee: $10 Prize: *First:* $150
30/09/2022 NEW LISTING	Creative Writing Ink Short Story Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: None Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £9 Prize: *First:* £1,000, a free creative writing course of the winner's choice and publication, Runners-up x 2: £200
30/09/2022 NEW LISTING	Hammond House Competitions UK COMPETITION Open to: All Theme: Changes * Accepts: Lyrics or Performed Song Size: Not mentioned Entry Fee: £10, £5 for members, optional feedback: £10 Prize: *First:* £100 * Accepts: Short Story Size: 1,000 - 5,000 words Entry Fee: £10, £5 for members, optional feedback: £10 Prize: *First:* £1,000, *Second:* £100, *Third:* £50 * Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: £10, £5 for members, optional feedback: £10 Prize: *First:* £500, *Second:* £50, *Third:* £20 * Accepts: Script Size: 10 pages Entry Fee: £10, £5 for members, optional feedback: £10 Prize: *First:* £250 * Accepts: Comedy Sketch or Stand-up Script Size: Sketch: 4 sides of A4. Script: 2 sides of A4 Entry Fee: £10, £5 for members, optional feedback: £10 Prize: *First:* Performance at the Festival
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
30/09/2022 NEW LISTING	New England Thunderbolt Prize Open to: Australian Resident Theme: Crime * Accepts: The New England Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Fiction Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $10, $5 for youth entries (Under 18) Prize: *First:* $500 * Accepts: The New England Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Non-Fiction Size: 2,500 words Entry Fee: $10, $5 for youth entries (Under 18) Prize: *First:* $500 * Accepts: The New England Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Poetry Size: 60 lines Entry Fee: $10, $5 for youth entries (Under 18) Prize: *First:* $500 OTHER PRIZES THE NEW ENGLAND AWARD: $250 EMERGING AUTHORS AWARD (Over 18): $250 YOUTH AWARD: $150

OCTOBER 2022
07/10/2022 NEW LISTING	The Eden School Prize Open to: South Australian Year 10 students attending a Department for Education school (Note: maximum of three entries per school) Theme: "How can participation in sport and/or physical activity make the world a better and happier place?” Accepts: Essay Size: 600 - 800 words Entry Fee: Nil Prize: *First:* $1,250, *Second: $750, Third:* $500
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
31/10/2022 NEW LISTING	The Bedford Competition UK COMPETITION Open to: 17 years and over Theme: None * Accepts: Short Story Size: 3,000 words Entry Fee: £7.50, three of £15 (Full time students: £5, three for £10) Prize: *First:* £1,000, *Second:* £200, *Third:* £100, *Bedford Prize:* £100, *Cygnature Prize (25 years and under):* £100 * Accepts: Poetry Size: 40 lines Entry Fee: £7.50, three of £15 (Full time students: £5, three for £10) Prize: *First:* £1,000, *Second:* £200, *Third:* £100, , *Bedford Prize:* £100, *Cygnature Prize (25 years and under):* £100

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