- The is back for 2022
- to enter. Submissions are open August 16–September 13
The SBS Emerging Writers' Competition has extended its submission period, with entries now closing on September 21 at 5PM AEST.
The theme for this year's competition is 'Emergence', which writers are free to interpret as they wish, though all entries must be non-fiction. Think about a period in your life that was a transformation; it could be an example of you emerging into your true self; or any other moment the idea of 'emergence' inspires.
The winning submission will be awarded a $5,000 prize to support further development of the writer's skills and knowledge. There will also be a $3,000 prize awarded for second place and two honourable mentions who will each receive a $1,000 prize. All winners and runners up will have their works published on the SBS Voices website.
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In addition, all entries will be considered for inclusion in an official anthology of the SBS Emerging Writers' Competition, published by Hardie Grant. Approximately 30 entries from this year's competition will be selected for the anthology, to be published in 2023.
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The SBS Emerging Writers’ Competition is open for entries on August 16. Write a non-fiction memoir story on the theme of ‘Emergence’ for your chance to be awarded the $5000 first place prize, $3000 second place or two runners up prizes of $1000. The top entries will also be published in an anthology by Hardie Grant. Go to to register and find out more.
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