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Ernestine Hill Memorial Award 2026: Enter Your Australian Country Short Story 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 win $1000 and have their […]… https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ernestine-hill-memorial-award-2026-enter-your-australian-country-short-story/ #CompetitionsandOpportunities

Fellowship from May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust 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 a unique combination of creative […]… https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/fellowship-from-may-gibbs-childrens-literature-trust/ #CompetitionsandOpportunities

Apply for the 2027 Creative Time Residential Fellowships The 2027 Creative Time Residential Fellowships, hosted by the May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust, offer published children’s writers and illustrators a rare gift: a full month of uninterrupted time and space to focus entirely on their creative work. If you’re working towards opportunities like this but need to learn the foundations for writing compelling stories […]… https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/apply-for-the-2027-creative-time-residential-fellowships/ #CompetitionsandOpportunities

WIN ‘The Astral Library’ by Kate Quinn This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Astral Library by Kate Quinn. In The Astral Library, a struggling young woman discovers a magical library where people can escape into their favourite books. When a mysterious enemy threatens this hidden refuge, she must journey through the worlds of Austen, Holmes, and Gatsby to save […]… https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/win-astral-library-by-kate-quinn/ #CompetitionsandOpportunities

WIN ‘Diaries of Note’ by Shaun Usher This week, we’re giving away three copies of Diaries of Note by Shaun Usher. Diaries of Note is a curated collection of 366 extraordinary diary entries, one for each day of the year, spanning centuries and voices both famous and unknown. Intimate, surprising, and deeply human, it offers a vivid portrait of private lives and […]… https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/win-diaries-of-note-by-shaun-usher/ #CompetitionsandOpportunities

Enter the Desperate Literature Short Fiction Prize 2026 The Desperate Literature Short Fiction Prize is back, with expanded publishing opportunities for 2026. Open to international writers, the prize welcomes previously unpublished short fiction and offers a range of ways for selected writers to share their work with new readers. If you’re currently working on short fiction, this is a great opportunity to submit. […]… https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/enter-the-desperate-literature-short-fiction-prize-2026/ #CompetitionsandOpportunities

WIN ‘The Violin Maker’s Secret’ by Evie Woods This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Violin Maker's Secret by Evie Woods. A mysterious violin with rare beauty and power lies hidden in Heathrow Airport's Lost and Found, waiting to change the lives of those who discover it. Three strangers, baggage claim agent Devlin, retired teacher Walter, and appraiser Gabrielle, must work […]… https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/win-the-violin-makers-secret-by-evie-woods/ #CompetitionsandOpportunities

WIN ‘On The Edge’ by Kate Horan This week, we’re giving away three copies of On The Edge by AWC graduate Kate Horan. Sixteen years after her best friend’s unsolved murder, GP Nel Foley returns to the small town she fled, only to reopen old wounds and dangerous suspicions. As she digs into the past, Nel uncovers secrets that reveal just how […]… https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/win-on-the-edge-by-kate-horan/ #CompetitionsandOpportunities

WIN ‘The Ironbark Promise’ by Leonie Kelsall This week, we’re giving away three copies of The Ironbark Promise by Leonie Kelsall. City lawyer Jemma Di Angelis retreats to Settlers Bridge for safety, only to clash with rugged farmer Hamish MacKenzie. As danger follows her into the countryside, unexpected chemistry grows, forcing Jemma to face both buried secrets and the possibility of new […]… https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/win-the-ironbark-promise-by-leonie-kelsall/ #CompetitionsandOpportunities