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Australian Writing Opportunities
Writing Competitions | Prizes | Awards | Publishing Opportunities |
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Closing Date |
Writing Competitions, Prizes, Awards |
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7 Feb 2012 |
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14 Feb 2012 |
The 2012 Henry Kendall Poetry Award
The Central Coast Poets Inc announces the launch of the 2012 Henry Kendall Poetry Award. This biennial competition provides cash prizes of $500; $200 and $100 for winning poems but also selection for the anthology which has become a much anticipated publication. This competition attracts entries from established poets as well as beginners and this year will be judged by David Musgrave. |
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18 Feb 2012 |
www.100wordsorfewerwritingcontest.com
We are excited about our Contest Nine! To challenge the ho hum of our recent "Open," we have two topics for you: " Uncommon Character" or " Eating." Awards are $400 (US) for each First Prize and $50 for each runner-up. Fees: $15.00 per entry, plus $10.00 for a checkmark evaluation, plus $35.00 for a critique that may be a page and a half long. (Please see examples of critiques on the website, and also our "Thank you" letters for these.) Bonuses are a free checkmark evaluation with three entries, and a free critique with four entries. We here in Seattle, USA, are mighty proud to continue our connection with Australian writers! We thank you!
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4 March 2012 |
Twisted Stringybark Short Story Award 2012
Nothing entertains a reader more than a good short story with a nifty twist at the end. Stringybark Stories is delighted to invite all writers to enter their best work in the Twisted Stringybark Short Story Award 2012. The maximum word length of your story is 1500 words; it must have some link to Australia (no matter how tenuous); and it must have a twist in the tail! There is over A$500 in prizes available, cash, plus publication for place-getters and highly commended stories. |
12 March 2012 |
Stories Space “New Beginnings” writing competition
Imagine moving to a new city, changing careers or welcoming a long-awaited baby into the world. Remember the freedom of owning your first car, the excitement of a new relationship or making the decision to start over. Stories can cover any of the categories, from Action/Adventure to Young Adult, and must be based on the “New Beginnings” theme.
As an additional challenge stories must also contain one (or both) of the following items:
A family heirloom and/or a set of keys.
Stories, poems and songs are all eligible to enter and you can submit as many entries as you like.
Prizes
Winner: $100 Cash Prize
Second Place: $75 Cash Prize
Third Place: $50 Cash Prize |
30 March 2012 |
Ethel Webb Bundell 2012 Literary Awards
Open Short Story – Open Theme – 4,000 words
Open Poetry – Open Theme – 100 lines
Prizes: First $500, Second $300, Third $150 in each section Highly Commended and Commended Certificates
Entry Fees: $8 per entry $15 for two $21 for three
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30 March 2012 |
8th KATHLEEN JULIA BATES MEMORIAL WRITING FOR CHILDREN COMPETITION
Open only to Australian writers (published and unpublished), this competition is for the first chapter (to 2,000 words) of a chapter book suitable for readers up to the age of 10 years. Subject matter is open. The manuscript should include a title page with the story title, word count and writer’s name and full contact details, including email address. No CVs, please. No limit on number of entries.
The first prize is $150; the two runners-up will each receive $50. All entrants will receive results, provided they send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with entry/ies. Competition closes on 30 March, 2012.
Entry fee is $10 per manuscript: cash, money order or cheque (payable to Di Bates). Payment can be made online (apply to dibates@pacific.net.au for details). Send manuscript/s, payment and ssae to Di Bates, PO Box 2116, Woonona East NSW 2517 |
31 March 2012 |
Spring Short Story Competiton
• Story: Open Theme/Genre, 3000 words max • Prizes: £100, £50 & £25 plus firstwriter.com voucher • Fee: £5 per story • Eligibility: Open to new and published authors, see website for full details |
31 March 2012 |
2012 Bristol Short Story Prize
2012 Bristol Short Story Prize is open to all writers, UK and non-UK based, over 16 years of age.
Stories can be on any theme or subject and
entry can be made online via the website or by
post. Entries must be previously unpublished
with a maximum length of 3,000 words (There is no minimum). The
entry fee is £7 (about 11 Aus Dollars) per story.
Prizes:
1st £1000 ( about 1500 Aus Dollars) plus £150 Waterstone’s gift card
2nd £700 ( about 1050 Aus Dollars) plus £100 Waterstone’s gift card
3rd £400 ( about 600 Aus Dollars) plus £100 Waterstone’s gift card
17 further prizes of £100 ( about 150 Aus Dollars) will be presented to the writers
whose stories appear on the shortlist. All 20 shortlisted
writers will have their stories published in the Bristol Short
Story Prize Anthology Volume 5. The winning story will, also, be published
in Bristol Review of Books and Venue magazine. Full details at www.bristolprize.co.uk |
31 May 2012 |
The Bridport Prize
The Bridport Prize is an annual international creative writing competition for poetry, short stories and flash fiction. The closing date for entries which may either be sent online or by post is 31st May. The Bridport Prize is one of the top prizes of its kind in terms of both prestige and prize money. It has been the first step in the careers of many established poets and novelists. The prize money now totals £15325. |
31 August 2012 |
Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition 2012
The Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition is now open for entries! The competition celebrates and champions creative writing, nurturing talent and bringing work to international attention. Aesthetica is inviting all writers and poets to submit to the Aesthetica Creative Writing Competition 2012. There are two categories for entry, Poetry and Short Fiction, and a selection of fantastic prizes including:
- £500 prize money – Poetry winner
- £500 prize money – Short Fiction winner
- Publication in the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual
- Complimentary copy of the Aesthetica Creative Writing Annual
- A selection of books from our competition partners
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25 Ways to Write For Money
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