Closed - Small Wonder Prose Poem/Microfiction Anthology

The Small Wonder Prose Poetry/Microfiction competition is an initiative of Spineless Wonders, a leading edge Australian publishing company focussed on short, quality fiction writing by Australians, wherever they may be. Electronic submissions only, via the website link below. They are happy for you to blur your genres, so if you haven't yet figured out if you are writing prose, poetry, prose poetry, poetic fiction or something new entirely, this is probably the competition for you!

Entry fee: AUD$7 per entry.

Prize:  First Prize AUD$300, Commended entries AUD$100.  All prize winners will be published in the small wonder anthology. 

Word limit: 800 words

Open to: Australian citizens (everywhere) and Australian permanent residents, over 18 years of age.

Deadline:  16 December 2011

Website:   Small Wonders - Spineless Wonders

Closed - Fellowship of Australian Writers National Literary Awards

The Fellowship of Australian Writers National Literary Awards have something for everyone!  There are 20 different awards, including full length fiction, non-fiction, poetry, short stories, anthologies, short stories, scripts, anthologies and group writing. This is definitely an opportunity to flex your writer's muscles.

Entry fee: Free to AUD$15, depending on category.

Prize:  First Prizes in 20 different categories range from AUD$100 to AUD$1000. Major awards also have plaques and medallions.

Open to: Residents of Australia and its Territories, including specific categories for school-age students

Deadline:  30 November 2011

Website: FAW 2011 National Literary Awards