Category: Competitions and Opportunities

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Tailored Realities by Brandon Sanderson. Tailored Realities is a captivating collection of fantasy and sci-fi stories from beyond the Cosmere. This beautifully illustrated volume brings together nine imaginative tales that showcase Sanderson’s storytelling brilliance. Here’s the blurb: From #1 New York Times

This week, we’re giving away three copies of A Complete Fiction by R.L. Maizes. A Complete Fiction by R. L. Maizes is a sharp, darkly funny novel about an aspiring writer who accuses a famous editor of stealing her manuscript, sparking a public scandal. As her own book is published,

If you’re an writer, artist or creative thinker, the Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship offers something few other residencies can match. This program invites Australian creatives to travel to Antarctica, the sub-Antarctic or Southern Ocean – fully supported with travel, accommodation and supplies – and turn the frozen continent’s unique landscapes,

This week, we’re giving away three copies of How To Live An Artful Life by Katy Hesse. A joyful collection of daily inspiration, this book gathers quotes and reflections from artists including Marina Abramović, Nan Goldin, Lubaina Himid, and Louise Bourgeois. Moving through the seasons, it offers wisdom, encouragement, and

If you’re a writer with a completed but unpublished novel, there’s a fantastic opportunity worth knowing about: the ASA/HQ Commercial Fiction Prize. Run jointly by the Australian Society of Authors (ASA) and the HQ imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, the biennial Prize is designed to unearth the best of fresh, commercially

This week, we’re giving away the blockbuster Jack Reacher Book Pack! Here’s what you’ll get: Lee Child’s iconic hero Jack Reacher is taking over! We’ve partnered with our friends at Penguin Random House Australia to give 3 lucky winners a chance to win the ultimate Jack Reacher Book Pack.  The

There’s something electric about knowing a deadline is ahead of you. And that’s where writing competitions can be really useful! Whether you’re dusting off a poem or shaping a short story, this is your chance to submit it for something real. The 2025-26 Sutherland Shire Literary Competition is open for

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Every Day I Read by Hwang Bo-Reum. Every Day I Read is a warm and reflective essay collection on the joy of reading, language, and life. Blending philosophy with personal insight, it invites readers to reflect on why we read and how

If you’ve been working on your manuscript, you need to know about the Penguin Literary Prize. This prize is open to Australian residents aged 18+ with a complete, unpublished adult literary-fiction manuscript. Submissions close at 11:59 pm AEDT on Monday 15 December 2025. The prize includes the opportunity to publish

This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Funeral Crashers by Joanna Nell. The Funeral Crashers is a delightfully heartwarming tale of grief, love, and new beginnings. When retired academic Martin and recently widowed Grace bond over their shared habit of attending strangers’ funerals, they stumble into unexpected friendship,

If you’ve ever dreamed of publishing a gripping crime or thriller novel, this could be your moment. The Allen & Unwin Crime Fiction Prize is back, offering one writer a publishing contract and a $25,000 advance against royalties. It’s a fantastic opportunity for writers of all levels – whether you’re

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Reacher: The Stories Behind The Stories by Lee Child. Reacher: The Stories Behind The Stories is Lee Child’s first autobiographical collection, offering 24 candid reflections on the life and experiences that shaped both him and Jack Reacher. From scribbling out Killing Floor

If you’ve been wondering whether there’s value in entering a writing competition, let us point you to one that really counts: the Calibre Essay Prize, run by the Australian Book Review (ABR). It invites non-fiction essays of 2,000–5,000 words, in English, on any subject – personal or political, literary or

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Torn by Nicole Madigan. Torn is a raw, intimate exploration of four women at turning points in their relationships, forced to decide whether to stay or walk away. Through stories of betrayal, addiction, abuse, and rediscovered love, it examines the complexity of

This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Watervale Ladies’ Writing and Firefighting Society by Mette Menzies. The Watervale Ladies’ Writing and Firefighting Society is a warm, uplifting tale set in South Australia’s wine country, where big-city lawyer Tilly Marr is drawn into the lives of three very different

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Remain by Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan. Remain blends romance and the supernatural as grieving architect Tate Donovan meets the mysterious Wren while staying at a Cape Cod inn. As their connection deepens, Tate uncovers dark secrets from Wren’s past, forcing

This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Gifts of Reading for the Next Generation, edited by Jennie Orchard. The Gifts of Reading for the Next Generation, is an anthology of essays in which acclaimed authors share the childhood books that shaped them. This collection celebrates the joy of

This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Butterfly Thief by Walter Marsh. The Butterfly Thief recounts the daring 1947 theft of over 3,000 rare butterflies from Australia’s top museums by British adventurer Colin Wyatt, whose exploits spanned continents and disciplines. Using newly uncovered archives, Walter Marsh explores Wyatt’s