Writers in rural and remote Australia are invited to submit their work to the Cabonne Women Writers Open Writing Competition, which is now officially open for entries.
Following the success of last year’s competition, this is the second year Cabonne Women Writers has presented the openformat challenge, welcoming writers aged 16 and over to explore the theme “Coming Home.” The competition aims to inspire creativity, connection, and storytelling across regional communities.
“This competition is about nurturing rural voices,” said a spokesperson for CWW.
“’Coming Home’ is a powerful prompt that invites reflection on place, belonging, andidentity — especially relevant to regional Australia.”
The winning entry will receive a $300 cash prize, with entries judged on originality, interpretation of the theme, and literary quality. Entry is free and works are limited to 500 words.
Key Dates:
• Entries Open: Monday 2 June 2025
• Deadline: Sunday 31 August 2025
• Winner Announced: Saturday 25 October 2025
Entry is free. Submissions must be emailed with a completed entry form to cabonneww@gmail.com
Full competition guidelines are available upon request or via email.
For further information please contact Jenny Watts on 0437 716 664, email cabonneww@gmail.com or check out the Cabonne Women Writers page on Facebook.