Category Archives: Crime writing prize

Australian Poetry Competitions closing August and September 2015

Despite dire news in the Australian arts arena, and the folding of some highly regarded poetry prizes, there are still some opportunities for poets. Here is some information on a few  poetry comps closing soon. Please check details with competition organisers, … Continue reading

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Australian poetry competitions closing August 2014

New England Thunderbolt Prize for Crime Writing Closes: 1 August 2014 Prizes: $500 first prize in 3 categories plus $300 New England award for a resident of New England and $200 Emerging Author award for an unpublished writer from anywhere … Continue reading

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Australian poetry competitions closing September 2013

Thrilling to see the New England Thunderbolt Prize for crime writing among the comps this month – crime poetry, what a buzz! New England was, of course, home to the infamous Captain Thunderbolt, so it’s a very fitting prize. Please … Continue reading

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Crime pays for poets! New poetry prize from Thunderbolt country.

There are lots of literary prizes on offer around Australia, but it is not often you see one for crime poetry! I’m thrilled to be able to spread the word that the New England Writers’ Centre has inaugurated a new … Continue reading

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