Category: Competitions and Opportunities

This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Garden of Lost Girls by A. L. Tait. Thirty years after eighteen-year-old Jessica vanished on the opening night of her own play, her nephew Sam and his cousins are cast in the anniversary production meant to jog memories and solve the

This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Lady with the Dog by Carrie Tiffany. An elderly woman brings home a new dog from the pound, but as her memory falters, the boundaries between past and present – and even the dog’s own identity – begin to dissolve. Illustrated

Are you a woman who loves to write short stories, or do you already have a compelling short story that is waiting to be shared? The Kind Press invites women writers from around the world to submit their short stories for the 2027 Literary Women’s Writing Prize for Short Story.

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

This week, we’re giving away three copies of The German Ward by Pip Williams. An English nurse and a German POW doctor fall into a forbidden, visceral love affair in WWI France – one preserved only through intimate drawings discovered a century later. A modern woman becomes captivated by the

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Secrets of the New Online Entrepreneurs by Bernadette Schwerdt. Featuring candid stories from over 30 of Australia’s leading online founders, this is the definitive guide to building and scaling an online business, packed with proven tactics on niches, audience growth and what

If you love a gripping mystery, a clever twist or a story that keeps readers guessing until the very last moment, the 2026 SD Harvey Short Crime Story Award is an opportunity to put your crime-writing skills to the test. The award celebrates short crime fiction and invites Australian residents

Have you got a romantic short story that could make readers smile, swoon or fall in love? Presented by Romance Writers of Australia, the Sweet Treats Anthology 2026 gives romance writers the opportunity to submit their short fiction for the chance to be among the top 15 stories published in

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Last Night I Dreamt by Paul de Zulueta. Written by her grandson from private family archives, this intimate biography reveals how Daphne du Maurier’s turbulent life and remarkable ancestors shaped the stories that made her a literary icon. Here’s the blurb: An

Do you have a short story inspired by the Australian country and a story you’re ready to share? The 2026 Ernestine Hill Memorial Award, presented by the Fellowship of Australian Writers NSW, invites Australian permanent residents to submit original short fiction of up to 4000 words for the chance to

This week, we’re giving away three copies of A Word for All Seasons by David Crystal. Linguist David Crystal traces the origins of over 100 seasonal English words and phrases – from “spring chicken” to “dog days” to “Halloween” – drawing on some 200 historical figures from St. Augustine to

This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Extraordinary Florence Stoker by Karen Brooks. The witty Florence Balcombe marries theatre impresario Bram Stoker in 1878 Dublin, becoming a celebrated literary powerhouse in London – yet her marriage is strained and she’s haunted by visions of a monstrous fanged demon.

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Realms of Gold by A.J. Mackinnon. Decades after his bestselling first voyage, A.J. “Sandy” Mackinnon sets sail again, single-handedly rowing and sailing from Romania to Venice through Istanbul, Ithaca, and the ruins of Troy. With his trademark humour and enthusiasm, he recounts

This week, we’re giving away three copies of She Lied First by Dinuka McKenzie. Sisters Devika and Kalyani seem to have it all in their dream shared apartment – independence, fresh starts, and each other – until each realizes the other is hiding a devastating secret. When betrayal tears their

This week, we’re giving away three copies of Bad Neighbours by Joanna Jenkins. From the bestselling author of How to Kill a Client and The Bluff, Joanna Jenkins delivers another cleverly constructed thriller of fraud, lies, and murder with Bad Neighbours. Ruth Dawson’s dream Potts Point apartment turns sinister when

The May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust hosts the 2027 Ian Wilson Memorial Fellowship. This offers an inspiring opportunity for emerging children’s authors and illustrators to step away from everyday distractions and dedicate focused time to their creative work. Established to support creators exploring Australian voices and themes, the fellowship provides

This week, we’re giving away two copies of Nutcote: Home of May Gibbs by Fiona Starr. May Gibbs – creator of the beloved gumnut babies Snugglepot and Cuddlepie – lived and worked at Nutcote, the harbourside home built for her in 1925, complete with the studio where she wrote and

Have you got an original Australian story idea ready for the screen? The Next Brilliant Career, launched by Netflix in partnership with the Australian Writers’ Guild and state and territory screen agencies, offers emerging writers a unique opportunity to receive industry feedback and take their screenwriting ambitions to the next

This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Warrumbar by William J. Byrne. Thirteen-year-old Robbie Brennan befriends Moses, an old man whose stories unravel a hidden connection to Robbie’s own family and Aboriginal heritage. When Robbie witnesses a tragic event at the Warrumbar dam, he must decide whether to

Do you have a short story idea that explores hope, courage or resilience? The Hope Prize 2026 is an international short story competition inviting writers to share powerful fiction or non-fiction that connects with readers and celebrates the impact of storytelling. With a $13,000 prize pool, international publication with Simon