AWA 2021

This is a creative writing competition open to adult writers living in Western Australia. Works must be original unpublished prose and have a 1000 – 3000 word count.

The Armadale Writers’ Award will open and accept online entries from 1 - 30 September 2025.

The cash prizes for each category are:

Plus, seven finalists will receive a $50 book voucher.

These are presented at a private award ceremony. 

Judging

Entries will be judged by a panel of librarians and authors. The judges will be seeking originality of themes, plot development, story structure and overall quality of writing.

Individual feedback cannot be provided.

Writing Tips from the Judges

To learn what the judges will be looking for, read the Hints & Tips sheet.

Please read the Terms and Conditions to guarantee eligibility. The use of any Artificial Intelligence tools or programs is not permitted in creating entries for this competition.

Entries that fail to meet the requirements as laid out in the Terms and Conditions will not qualify for a prize. The promoter will not enter into correspondence regarding this matter.

Important Dates