The Steph Bowe Prize for Young Writers is designed to encourage and support an unpublished Australian writer of young adult fiction under 25.
Established in memory of beloved Australian YA author Steph Bowe, the Prize honours her passion for fostering and mentoring emerging writers.
The winner will receive $1000 in prize money, a 20-hour mentorship with an award-winning YA author to develop their manuscript, and a professional development package worth $200.
Key Dates
- Prize opens: 1 February 2025
- Prize closes: 8 February 2025 at 11.59pm AEST
- Winner announced: 1 March 2025
For more information, visit the Steph Bowe Prize website here.