The Tasmanian Writers' Prize 2026

Entries close February 14, 2026

The prize is for short stories up to 3,000 words having an island, or island-resonant, theme.

The winning entry receives a cash prize of $500.

A selection of the best entries will be published in the Forty South Short Story Anthology 2026.

How to Enter:

1. Read the Terms and Conditions

2. Buy your entry via the online bookshop

3. Submit your entry via the electronic form

Judges for the 2026 Tasmanian Writers' Prize will be announced shortly.