Tim Winton Award for Young Writers

The brief: Write an original piece of prose writing, no more than 2000 words in length.

Open to: Western Australian school students in years 1 to 12.

Cost: free.

Categories: lower primary (years 1-2); middle primary (years 3-4); upper primary (years 5-6); lower secondary (years 7-9); upper secondary (years 10-12).

Prizes: Prizes are presented to the top 3 entries in each category. The Tim Winton Award for Outstanding Achievement will be awarded to the best overall story across all categories. Winning stories will be on display for one month at Subiaco Library and published online.

Closing date: TBA in August

For further information, including access to on-line entry form and winning stories from previous finalists, head to the https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/things-to-see-do/community-awards/tim-winton-award