The Wyndham Writing Awards are now open for aspiring writers to showcase their creativity and have their work published in the Wyndham Writing Awards Anthology to win cash prizes.
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 Mayor, Cr Mia Shaw, said: "We have many emerging writers in our City and others whose talents are yet to be recognised."
"These awards offer the opportunity for new and unseasoned writers to challenge themselves, develop and grow their skills."
Prizes will be awarded for unpublished works in three categories:
- Short story: Between 1,500 and 3,000 words
- Flash fiction: Between 100 and 600 words
- Poetry: 60 lines maximum
Writer, Katherine Kovacic will be judging the awards and the total cash prize pool is $3,600.
Each category has a cash prize for an overall winner and a second cash prize for a Wyndham Local Encouragement Award, proudly funded by Wyndham City Arts.
All shortlisted entries will be published in the Wyndham Writing Awards Anthology 2025.
"Be inspired - explore your creative side and start writing and this maybe the beginning of a wonderful literary career," Cr Shaw said.
If you are looking for some writing tips and tricks, then come along to one of the free workshops for adult writers with any of level of experience. They are 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.
- Flash Fiction with Michelle Wright at the Hoppers Crossing Library on Wednesday 14 May from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
- Short Story with Amra Pajalic, online on Thursday 22 May from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
- Poetry with Dr Chris Ringrose (Sounds and Suprises) at Point Cook Library on Wednesday 28 May from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
- Bookings are essential for all workshops.
The Wyndham Writing Awards entries close on Sunday 30 June.
