Marj Wilke Award
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THE OPENING OF THE 2026 MARJ WILKIE SHORT STORY AWARD
This open-themed short story award honours a previous president of the Women Writers Queensland, and is open to all women over 18 years
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 $350, Second $150, plus certificates.
Winners will be announced on 8 December 2026 at the Brisbane City Library, on our website, facebook and instagram.
Click *HERE* to view Rules and Conditions
Fill in form below to enter and upload entries.
Payment can be made via Direct Bank deposit or Credit/Debit card and PayPal.
For Direct Deposit:
Direct Deposit to: SWWQ – Bendigo Bank BSB 633 000 A/c 164387243 Reference: your name/MWSSA
For PayPal click HERE and follow the prompts.