Competitions

Spreadsheets of Writing Competitions - mostly in Australia plus a few elsewhere

(Excel spreadsheets of competitions for writers - updated periodically [approx. 250 K] )

==> 2010 competitions [last updated 25 August 2010]

If you would like an email sent to you each time the competition database is updated, let me know: <daan dot spijer at gmail dot com>

 

Opportunities for writers

Blue Dog Submissions are invited for the Australian Poetry Centre's national publication. Details on www.australianpoetrycentre.org.au/?page_id=36.

Hachette Children's Books is welcoming unsolicited manuscripts in a number of categories. Details on Hachette website.

Perilous Adventures On-Line Magazine call for submissions. Deadline 15 October. Details on www.perilousadventures.ne.

Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing & Ideas (Melbourne) regularly publishes a program for writers. Details: http://wheelercentre.com

Positive Words magazine is open to submissions. Details: positivewordsmagazine@live.com.au

Moving Poetry on Melbourne trams is seeking submissions for the next round. This is short poetry displayed on trams. Details: www.movinggalleries.org.au.

Tintean magazine is looking for works about the Irish/Australian experience. Details: www.tintean.org.au.

Theatre Network Victoria aims to foster small to medium performing arts. Details: www.tnv.net.au.

Ekleksographia submissions. Poetry/prose/essays wanted for an Australian edition of the online international journal Ekleksographia. Email submissions and a brief biographical note to c.atherton@unimelb.edu.au . Enquiries by email or to 03 9370 6600.

Stage Rage. New in Sydney, based on the successful Crash Test Drama in Melbourne. Monthly rehearsed reading of ten-minute plays. All plays cast and rehearsed on night. Entry $10. Details on Facebook.

Allen & Unwin Friday Pitch - Authors of adult popular fiction and non-fiction who are looking for publication can email Arena their FIRST chapter and a synopsis to reach A&U on a FRIDAY. Details: Allen & Unwin.

 

Events for Writers

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