2022 Competitions Close 03 April ​

This contest is open to current published writers worldwide, 

• Who had more than two books published within this section’s genres in any form, print to eBook. This includes trade, partner and self-publishing.

Contest entry may not be contracted or published in any form when entered.

Prize

The overall winner of the combined sections will have a video consultation for 15 minutes with the competition final judge.

The winning entries and short-listed finalist will be considered by a publisher of children's books, with no guarantee of publication. Author retains copyright.

Publication

The winning entries and short-listed finalist will be considered by a publisher of children’s books, with no guarantee of publication. Author retains copyright.

Entry Fee

$42.90 (GST included) eftpos/credit card only. No cash or cheques.

Open theme

 Writing for Children and Young Adults Genres:

P01) Picture Book Texts: Up to 3 picture book texts can be entered together as ONE entry. (No synopsis necessary for picture books)

OR

P02) YA/Middle grade: First 12,500 words and a single-spaced synopsis of up to 600 words.
 

P10) Writing for the Adults Genres - click here for details.

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We recommend you download and read the competition guidelines prior to submitting your entries.

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Where to next?

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• Preparing Your Entry

• Checklists and Formatting

• The Judging Process