Calling All Unpublished Writers!

By Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha | Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature | Posted: Tuesday Jul 21, 2026

This is YOUR chance to boost your writing journey!

Storylines is offering a $500 prize for one of the unpublished writers who make the shortlist across their multiple awards – including the Te Kahurangi Kāterina Te Heikōkō Mataira, Joy Cowley and Tom Fitzgibbon Awards!

Seize this opportunity to get your manuscript noticed and kickstart your author journey. Submit now and let your story shine!

Entries close 31 October each year

More details here: Storylines Awards - Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust