The Peter Blazey Fellowship is now seeking applications from writers in the non-fiction fields of biography, autobiography and life writing. Applications close 7 August 2023. For more information about the fellowship and how to apply, visit the Peter Blazey Fellowship website here.
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The Paul Cave Prize for Literature is seeking submissions of poetry, haiku, free verse, sonnet, acrostic, villanelle, ballad, limerick, ode, elegy, flash fiction, short stories and novellas in any genre except erotic. Work must be new and unpublished. International submissions welcome. Entries close 30 September. For more information on this prize and how to submit,
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The Lane Cove Literary Awards is a prestigious national writing competition organised by Lane Cove Council that recognises writing excellence and fosters Australian writing talent. Australian writers over 16 years of age are invited to submit unpublished works. Entries Close Wednesday 16 August 2023, 5.00pm. For more information on how to enter, visit the Lane
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Braille House is proud to announce that the for the Dickinson Memorial Literary Competition 2023 is open for entries. The theme for our 102nd year (2023) is KINDNESS and we are expecting record number of entries. All entries have the chance to win $350 for 1st place and $150 for 2nd place. For more information and how to enter, visit
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The Sydney Hammond Memorial Short Story Writing Competition is open and accepting entries with powerful beginnings, rising tension, and a climax that resonates, to the theme of DETOUR. Short stories about alternative routes, roads less travelled, unexpected journeys, that examine lessoned learned, cautionary tales, surprising endings, friends made along the way. Submissions close Monday 1
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Letter Review is offering $1000 USD total Prize pool in a competition for short stories between 1000 – 3000 words. No genre or theme restrictions: all stories welcome. Open to writers who live anywhere in the world. Deadline for submissions is 30 June 11:59pm ET. For mor information about the Prize and how to enter,
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In its milestone 10th year, the ACU Prize for Poetry is accepting submissions of up to 60 lines exploring the theme of ‘love’. Submissions close Monday 3 July 2023 at 5pm AEST. For more information about the Prize and how to submit, visit the ACU website here.
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The Wesley Michel Wright Prize is awarded for an original work of verse or poetry. Applications close Monday 12 June, 5pm AEST. For more information about the Prize and how to apply, visit the University of Melbourne website here.
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Writers who live, work or study in Darebin are encouraged to submit new works of any genre, including fiction, non-fiction, short story or poetry, around the theme ‘Transformation’. Literary works by young writers aged 12-17 will be eligible to be recognised at the Darebin Mayor’s Writing Award and be published in a pull-out section of
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The Chilling Pen Award is a short story competition designed to unearth the hidden gems of unpublished authors and ignite their creative spark. We invite storytellers from all walks of life to showcase their unique voices and enthralling tales. This is your chance to captivate readers, gain recognition, and share your passion for the written
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