The Wyndham Writing Awards are now open for aspiring writers to win a cash prize, be recognised for their work and be published in the Wyndham Writing Awards Anthology.
The Wyndham Writing Awards aim to inspire, encourage and recognise emerging Victorian adult writers and literary creators. Entries are open to all Victorian adults, 18-plus.
Wyndham City’s Learning City portfolio holder, Cr Jasmine Hill, said Wyndham was a creative melting pot for talented writers.
“We have some very creative emerging writers in our City and others whose talents are yet to be recognised. These awards offer a chance for novice and unseasoned writers to challenge themselves and blossom and flourish,” Cr Hill said.
“Prizes will be awarded for unpublished works in three categories:
- Short story: Between 1,500 and 3,000 words
- Poetry: 60 lines maximum
- Flash story: Between 100 and 600 words
Vikki Petraitis – True Crime Author, will be judging the awards and the total cash prize pool is $3,600.” said Cr Hill
Each category has a cash prize for an overall winner and a second cash prize for the Arts Assist Local Encouragement Award.
Shortlisted entries will be published in the Wyndham Writing Awards Anthology 2023.
Wyndham City’s Creative City portfolio holder Cr Marcel Mahfoud said: “Be inspired – get creative and start writing and this maybe the beginning of a wonderful literary career.”
“If you are looking for some writing tips and tricks then come along to our free monthly online writing group every fourth Tuesday of the month from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. It is suitable for adult writers with any of level of experience and it is designed to inspire and develop your writing skills in a fun and friendly environment.”
“Wyndham City Libraries are offering free workshops to help budding writers bring out their creativity and imagination. So come along, listen and learn from published authors.”
- Poetry at the Julia Gilliard Library Tarneit on Saturday 20 May from 10.30am to 12.30pm with Dr Chris Ringrose,
- Writing for Competition, online on Monday 22 May from 6pm to 8pm with award winning author, editor and teacher Amra Pajalic
- Bookings are essential.
The Wyndham Writing Awards are proudly funded and supported by Arts Assist. Entries close on Sunday 30 June.
For more information or enter the awards visit: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/writingawards