Category: Competitions and Opportunities

Competitions and Opportunities
Australian Writers' Centre Team

Enter the 2023 Stiletto Awards

Attention Australian crime and mystery writers! The 30th Scarlet Stiletto Awards are now open. Here are the details from the Sisters in Crime website: Sisters in Crime’s Scarlet Stiletto Awards for best short crime and mystery stories turn 30 this year and are offering a record $12,720 in prizes. The

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: ‘The Guest Room’ by Tasha Sylva

Have you ever wondered whether your BnB hosts snoop through your belongings? This week’s giveaway gives us an insight into the mind of an obsessive BnB host who likes to get to know her guests a little too well. We have three copies of The Guest Room by Tasha Sylva

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: ‘Unfortunately Yours’ by Tessa Bailey

Tessa Bailey is a #1 New York Times Bestselling author and she’s back with another hilarious premise – a sham marriage for money brings Natalie and August together, but could their union be about more than that? You have the chance to find out because we’re giving away three copies

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: ‘Feast’ by Emily O’Grady

Set in an atmospheric Scottish manor, this week’s giveaway is a recipe for tension and drama – a dysfunctional family and dark secrets being brought to light. Things just aren’t always as they seem… We’re giving away three copies of Feast by Emily O’Grady. Here’s the blurb: Alison is an

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: ‘Broken Bay’ by Margaret Hickey

Sometimes the most beautiful places can be home to the darkest secrets. A dead cave diver, family rivalry, small town secrets and beautiful Australian landscapes – this week’s giveaway has it all. We have three copies of Broken Bay by Margaret Hickey to give away. Here’s the blurb: Old loyalties

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: ‘The Interpreter’ by Brooke Robinson

In this week’s giveaway, the power of one person could make the guilty innocent and the innocent guilty. But interfering with justice comes at a price and while being an interpreter sounds like a dream job to some, there are always two sides of the same coin. We have three

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: ‘Fire With Fire’ by Candice Fox

Bestselling author Candice Fox is back with another gripping novel and we have three copies to give away. Fire With Fire is a unique story following the investigation of a cold case with high stakes and you won’t be able to put it down until you’ve reached the very last

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: ‘Search History’ by Amy Taylor

This week’s giveaway is an amazing debut by Amy Taylor. Search History explores how the use of social media impacts our lives and the ins and outs of modern dating. Buckle up for a funny and insightful read, because we have three copies to give away. Here’s the blurb: After

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: ‘Everything and Nothing’ by Heather Mitchell

This week’s giveaway is the powerful and vulnerable memoir Everything and Nothing by Australian actress Heather Mitchell in which she dives into her life and the experiences that impacted her on and beyond the stage. We have three copies to give away. Here’s the blurb: Heather Mitchell is an esteemed

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: ‘Death of a Bookseller’ by Alice Slater

If you’re after an addictive thriller starring a true crime obsessed main character with a pet snail, then this week’s giveaway is perfect for you. Former bookseller Alice Slater’s debut novel Death of a Bookseller takes suspense to the next level and we have three copies to give away. Here’s

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: ‘Going Zero’ by Anthony McCarten

Oscar-nominated screenwriter Anthony McCarten is back with his latest novel Going Zero which is perfect for fans of fast-paced, high-stakes stories and will have you keep turning the pages to the very end. We have three copies of Going Zero to give away. Here’s the blurb: TWO HOURS TO VANISH

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: ‘The Bowerbird’ by Julia Donaldson

The author of this week’s giveaway is no stranger to the world of picture books. Her book The Gruffalo conquered the hearts of children and adults alike. Now Julia Donaldson is back with her latest picture book The Bowerbird, illustrated by Catherine Rayner, and we have three copies to give

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

Enter the 2023 Walker Books Manuscript Prize

It’s time to polish your manuscript to enter the 2023 Walker Books Manuscript Prize!  Here are the details from the Walker Books website: To coincide with Walker’s 30th anniversary in Australia this year, Walker Books Australia is proud to announce the establishment of the Walker Books Manuscript Prize. Walker Books’

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: ‘Girl in a Pink Dress’ by Kylie Needham

Two ambitious artists. One act that changes everything. This week’s giveaway is the newly-released Girl in a Pink Dress by Kylie Needham – set in rural Australia as well as the buzzing Sydney art world. Here’s the blurb: Can one relationship survive two ambitious artists? Frances is an artist in

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

COMP CLOSED: ‘The Vein of Gold’ by Julia Cameron

This week’s giveaway book is a sensational guide to creative expression by Julia Cameron – the international bestselling author of The Artist’s Way. The Vein of Gold takes you on a deep internal journey through seven kingdoms to unlock your creativity – the perfect cure for writer’s block. Here’s the

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Australian Writers' Centre Team

Short story competitions to enter in 2023

Is 2023 the year you share your short stories with the world? There are plenty of competitions and writing opportunities for you to challenge your creativity and get your work out there – with the chance to win some great prizes. Don’t know where to find these great opportunities? Well,

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