We’re delighted to announce the Winners of the Marj Wilke Short Story Award 2025

First $500 ‘Neatly Done’ by Fiona Harvie (Qld)
Runner Up $350 ‘Red String, Black Mirror’ by Sharon Wong (Vic)
Encouragement Award $125 ‘1994, Mandy’ by Jen Francis (Qld)

Highly Commended
‘Control Z, 2074’ by Sharon Wong (Vic)
‘Petals’ by Tegan Fairley (Vic)
‘The Truth is Dust’ by Jo Skinner (Qld)

Honourable Mentions
‘The Long Way Home’ by Donna Goodacre (Qld)
‘Brothers of the Road’ by Narelle Ryan (Qld)
‘Fighting the Fearless’ by Susan Booker (Qld)

See the full report including the lost and short list – 2025 Judges Report – LE Daniels

GUIDELINES FOR ENTRY

Length:  Short Story UP to 1,500 words (title of story not included)

Open to:  Australian women writers over the age of 18 years 

Entry Fee:  $15 or $40 for maximum of three.
Financial members of the Society of Women Writers Queensland Inc may submit one entry free ‘by downloading the entry form (Terms and Conditions below) and return with your entry to competitions@womenwritersqld.org.au

Prizes:  First $500, Second $350, and The Lauren Elise Daniels Encouragement Award $125, plus certificates.

Winners will be announced on 9 December at our meeting in Brisbane,  on our website, facebook and instagram.

Click *HERE* to view Rules and Conditions

Fill in form below to enter and upload entries.