Please note that apart from The Writing Quarter Competition, all other listings are for external competitions. If you have a question about these competitions, please contact the competition organisers by clicking the website link in each listing. Unfortunately, we cannot assist with queries on external competitions. If you’re a competition organiser and would like to […]
The Mundaring Poetry Competition 2020 is open until October 9, 2020. Free to enter. It’s open to everyone aged over 18 years. Theme: Food for Thought. There’s a limit of 3 poems per author. First prize is $300. More here.
The Stringybark Times Past Short Story Award is open until September 27, 2020. They are looking for historical fiction stories based on a factual event. The story must be up to 1,500 words, be based on a real event or events; the event(s) must have occurred in Australia or had clear relevance to Australia. The […]
We run a free to enter short story writing competition. This is an ongoing monthly competition. Deadline: Last day of every month Prize: $30 We’re looking for short stories of 1,000-3,000 words. Open theme. Competition Rules This competition is open to all writers aged 18 or over, regardless of nationality or country of residence. Please […]
Siobhan’s Lovesong Andy Martin is a philosophy teacher in the UK. He has had a number of short stories published online, and in the literary magazine Adelaide. This one is loosely based on a true story. ________________________________________ A pound coin clatters down the slot. I scroll through the song choices of the old jukebox, and […]
The What’s Your Story? Writing Competition is open until September 15, 2020. The competition is open to Victorian residents. Categories and Prizes Poetry – Adult For: Anyone over the age of 18 years. Guidelines: Maximum 40 lines. Prize: $500. Short story – Adult For: Anyone over the age of 18 years. Guidelines: 1000 word limit. […]