
- Home
- Young Writers Award
/
Young Writers Award
State Library of Queensland's Young Writers Award is open to Queensland writers aged 18-25.
About the Award
Since 1998, the Young Writers Award has recognised and celebrated a diversity of young and exciting Queensland voices. The award is an amazing opportunity for young writers all over Queensland to showcase works of short fiction, make long-lasting industry connections, and achieve publication.
Entry is open for short stories by any young Queensland writer aged between 18-25.
- First prize is $2,000 and publication in Griffith Review
- Up to three runners-up will each receive $500.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Young Writers Award, email us at ReadingWriting@slq.qld.gov.au