Looking for a chance to see your romance writing in print? Diversions 2027, presented by Romance Writers of Australia, invites writers to submit an original romantic short story for the opportunity to have their work selected for publication in the annual Diversions Anthology. With a focus on diverse lead characters and stories that embrace romance, this is a great opportunity to put your creativity and romance writing skills to work.
If you’re not quite ready to submit or would like to strengthen your romance writing first, our Romance Writing course can help you develop the skills to create engaging characters, compelling romantic tension and stories that keep readers turning the pages.
From the Romance Writers of Australia website
Diversions is for romantic short stories that use the identified theme as an integral part of the story. This anthology is for stories with any heat level and must include diverse lead characters. The top 12 stories will be published in the annual RWAus Diversions Anthology.
Entries open: Wednesday, October 7th 2026 at 9am AEST
Entries close: Wednesday, October 28th 2026 at 5pm AEST
Eligibility: All writers of romance
Opens: October 7, 2026
Closes: October 28, 2026
Find out the terms and conditions and enter your romantic short story here.
