Anthology Poetry Competition - CLOSE
By Anthology Magazine
Closes 31 October, 2023
Open to original and previously unpublished poems in the English language. Entries are invited from poets of all nationalities, living anywhere in the world. There is no restriction on theme or style. Poems submitted should not exceed 40 lines.
More info here
Anthology Short Story Competition - CLOSE
By Anthology Magazine.
Entries close 31 August, 2023
This short story competition is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. There is no restriction on theme or style. Stories submitted must not exceed the maximum of 1,500 words.
More information here
Paperbound Magazine Submissions - CLOSE
By Paperbound Magazine.
Closes 28 Apr, 2023
Flash fiction, short stories, poetry, or scripts on a ‘Past and Future’ theme aimed at middle grade, teen and/or young adult readers. Also accepting illustration submissions.
More info here.
Under the Silver Tree Short Story Competition - CLOSE
By Under the Silver Tree Cooperative Bookshop
Closes 12 April, 2023
Short stories up to 2,000 words on the theme of “underground”.
More info here
Larrikin House Manuscript Submissions - OPEN
By Larrikin House
Opens 1 March, 2023
Larrikin House love edgy, quirky, humorous stories that push boundaries and challenge stereotypes.
On the 1st March and 1st September Larrikin House will open the submissions portal for Picture books (ages 3-7), Junior fiction (ages 5-9), Middle grade fiction (ages 9-13), and Graphic novels (ages 7+).
More info here
Searchlight Best Children’s Illustrated Picture Book - CLOSE
By Searchlight Writing for Children Awards
Closes 1 March, 2023
Entries are invited for our new illustrated picture book competition. We are searching for exciting stories that young children will ask for again and again!
More info here
Stringybark Open Short Story Awards - CLOSE
By Stringybark Stories
Closes 12 February, 2023
Max 1500 word short story competition. Open theme, only constraint is that a reference to Australia must be made.
More info here
ASA 2023 Award Mentorship Program for Writers and Illustrators - CLOSE
By the Australian Society of Authors.
Closes 31 January 2023
Thanks to a grant from the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund, we are able to offer an award mentorship program for writers and illustrators, to help you develop your work to a publishable standard.
More info here
Red Paper Kite Submissions - CLOSE (Copy)
By Red Paper Kite
Closes 27th Jan
We are looking for stories with a fresh vibe, and only accept children's picture books manuscripts (around 500 words max.)
Also accepting illustrator’s portfolios.
More info here
The Toy Press Journal - CLOSE
By The Toy Press
Closes 26 Jan, 2023
Submissions for the food edition are currently open. All submitted material must be suitable for an audience of 10 or under.
More info here
Annabel Barker Agency - CLOSE
By Annabel Barker Agency
Closes 23 Jan, 2023
We are a small agency specialising in children’s and young adult books. We would love to hear from writers, illustrators, graphic novelists and comic creators - established or debut.
More info here
Red Paper Kite Submissions - OPEN (Copy)
By Red Paper Kite
Closes 27th Jan
We are looking for stories with a fresh vibe, and only accept children's picture books manuscripts (around 500 words max.)
Also accepting illustrator’s portfolios.
More info here
SCBWI BIPOC Scholarship - CLOSE
By SCBWI
Closes Jan 10, 2023
Two scholarships are available for writers and/or illustrators – one is reserved for a woman of color. Runner-ups will receive tuition to the online-only Virtual New York Conference.
More info here
Paperbound Magazine Submissions - CLOSE (Copy)
By Paperbound Magazine.
Closes 9 Jan, 2023
Flash fiction, short stories, poetry, or scripts on a GREEN THEME aimed at middle grade, teen and/or young adult readers. Also accepting illustration submissions.
More info here
SCBWI Bologna Grant - CLOSES
By SCBWI
Closes 22 Dec, 2022
Each year, a panel of judges will review submissions to this grant online. Two winners will each receive a ticket to the Bologna Book Fair, travel fare, and a stipend for accommodations.
More info here