This prize is offered by the Australasian Association of Writing Programs in partnership with the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, and is aimed at emerging writers of short fiction. The prize includes a festival ticket to the UWRF and accommodation for the duration of the festival. The winner also receives one year’s membership to the AAWP, fully subsidised conference fees for the AAWP’s annual conference in November, and will be considered for publication by the editors of Meniscus literary journal.
Take advantage of this stunning opportunity to celebrate the craft of writing at Southeast Asia’s largest and most exciting literary festival. Be welcomed into the thriving community of writers within the AAWP. Enter your short story and make the most of this generous publication pathway and networking opportunity for emerging writers. Entries should not exceed 3000 words.
Submissions close 30 June 2025 11:59pm local time.
For more information, visit the AAWP website here.