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March

Little Stories Big Ideas

The brief: In 100 words or less (not including title), write your story incorporating the theme 'Love'

Open to: There are two categories, one for students in years 7 to 9 and one for students in years 10 to 12. This is so students compete against similar aged peers.

Poem Forest

POEM FOREST is a free nature writing prize that breathes life back into the natural world that sustains us.

Created by Red Room Poetry, in partnership with Wollongong City Council, POEM FOREST invites students and teachers to use their words to make positive climate action. For every nature poem received a tree is planted to help heal habitats and create a POEM FOREST for future generations. Since 2021, over 17,100 poem trees have been planted.

 

All POEM FOREST Prize entries are published in our digital library and have the chance to win $5,000 in prizes, including $500 cash for each category, book packs, garden tours, plants, journals and more.

 

POEM FOREST will reopen for 2024 entries on World Poetry Day and International Day of Forests - Tuesday, 21 March. Sign up for our Education newsletter to be the first to kno

April

Best Australian Yarn

 

The brief: Submit fiction that is between 1500 and 2500 words.

Open to: Australian published and unpublished writers, students, anyone over the age of 12.

Spooky Story Competiton

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The brief: Write a short story on any theme or topic of your choice. For entrants in school years 5-9: Your short story must be between 500 and 1000 words.

Open to: All Australian resident students from Preparatory to Year 9 studying in an Australian school

Write the World

Each month Write the World holds a new competition, developed around a particular idea or genre of writing, such as poetry, fantasy, sports journalism, or flash fiction. Competitions encourage you to dig deeper into the writing process, try out new genres and share your work with a sea of eager readers.

Open to: 13 - 18 years

Prizes: The winning entrant receives $100, and the runner-up and best peer-reviewer receive $50.