Open to Victorian adult residents aged 18+. Entries open 1 May – 30 June 2023.
The Wyndham Writing Awards returns in 2023 to inspire, encourage and recognise emerging Victorian adult writers and literary creators. This year, the total prize pool is $3600, and our judge is Vikki Petraitis – True Crime Author.
Shortlisted entries will be published in the Wyndham Writing Awards Anthology 2023.
Prizes awarded for unpublished work in 3 different categories:
- Short Story: Between 1,500 and 3,000 words
- Poetry: 60 lines maximum
- Flash Story: Between 100 and 600 words
Each category has a cash prize for an overall winner and a second cash prize for a Wyndham Local Encouragement Award. Proudly funded and supported by Arts Assist.
If you have any queries or would like further information, please get in touch.
For more information, please visit https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/writingawards or visit our Facebook page @LibrariesinWyndham.