The KSP Writers’ Centre is proud to present its annual open-themed short fiction competition for Australian writers, proudly supported by the Shire of Mundaring.

A longlist of entries will be shared on the KSP social media platforms ahead of the awards ceremony. Final results will be announced at the awards ceremony in December 2026 and published on the KSP website and social media platforms.

Prizes (All prizes are awarded at the discretion of the judge):

•  First Prize: $300 cash prize plus a 2-night stay at the KSP Writers’ Centre  (The stay is non-transferable and valued at $370)
•  Second Prize: $150 and a certificate
•  Up to five Commended Certificates
• $12 Entry Fee

Shire of Mundaring Encouragement Award    Awarded to a local writer residing in one of the following suburbs: Bailup, Beechina, Bellevue, Boya, Chidlow, Darlington, Glen Forrest, Gorrie, Greenmount, Helena Valley, Hovea, Mahogany Creek, Malmalling, Midvale, Mount Helena, Mundaring, Parkerville, Sawyers Valley, Stoneville, Swan View, The Lakes or Wooroloo. The prize includes a complimentary membership to the KSP Writers’ Centre.

Special Invitation

Winning entrants may be invited to read their poem at the KSP End-of-Year Award's Ceremony held in early December.

Enquiries

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm

Email: office@kspwriterscentre.com

Phone: (08) 9294 1872

The KSP Writers’ Centre is proud to present its annual open-themed poetry competition for Australian adults, supported by the Shire of Mundaring.

A longlist of entries will be shared on the KSP social media platforms ahead of the awards ceremony. Final results will be announced at the awards ceremony in December 2026 and published on the KSP website and social media platforms.

Eligibility:

This category is open to Australian residents aged 18 years and over.

Prizes:

All prizes are awarded at the discretion of the judge.

•  First Prize: $300 cash prize plus a 2-night stay at the KSP Writers’ Centre   (The stay is non-transferable and valued at $370)
•  Second Prize: $150 and a certificate
•  Up to five Commended Certificates
• $12 Entry

Special Invitation:

Winning entrants will be invited to read their poem at the KSP End-of-Year Awards Ceremony held in early December. 

Enquiries:

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm

Email: office@kspwriterscentre.com

Phone: (08) 9294 1872

The KSP Writers’ Centre is proud to present its annual open-themed short fiction competition for young Australian writers, which is free to enter thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Shire of Mundaring.

A longlist of entries will be shared on the KSP social media platforms ahead of the awards ceremony. Final results will be announced at the awards ceremony in December 2026 and published on the KSP website and social media platforms.

Prizes (subject to the judge’s discretion):

•  First Prize: $100 and a certificate
•  Second Prize: $50 and a certificate
•  Up to five Highly Commended and Commended Certificates
•  Mundaring National Young Writers’ Encouragement Award (for entrants under 14): $25   

Special Invitation

Winning entrants will be invited to read their poem at the KSP End-of-Year Awards Ceremony held in early December.

Enquiries:

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm

Email: office@kspwriterscentre.com 

Phone: (08) 9294 1872

The KSP Writers’ Centre is proud to present its annual open-themed poetry competition for young Australian writers, which is free to enter thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Shire of Mundaring.

A longlist of entries will be shared on the KSP social media platforms ahead of the awards ceremony. Final results will be announced at the awards ceremony in December 2026 and published on the KSP website and social media platforms.

Prizes (subject to judge’s discretion):

•  First Place: $100 and a certificate
•  Second Place: $50 and a certificate
•  Up to five Highly Commended and Commended Certificates
•  Mundaring National Young Writers’ Encouragement Award (for entrants under 14): $25   

Special Invitation

Winning entrants will be invited to read their poem at the KSP End-of-Year Awards Ceremony, held in early December.

Enquiries:

Office hours: 10am–2pm, Monday to Friday 

Email: office@kspwriterscentre.com 

Phone: (08) 9294 1872

The KSP Writers’ Centre is proud to present the annual Annette Cameron Encouragement Award, an open-themed poetry competition for unpublished Western Australian writers aged 18 and over.

This award was founded by long-time KSP member and talented WA poet Flora Smith, in memory of her cousin Annette Cameron, a life-long friend of Katharine Susannah Prichard. With deep respect and sadness, we acknowledge Flora’s passing in 2023. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Flora’s family for generously continuing sponsorship of this award in her honour.

A longlist of entries will be shared on the KSP social media platforms ahead of the awards ceremony. The shortlist and winning entries will be announced at Katharine's Birthday, our End-of-Year Awards Ceremony in December 2026.

Eligibility

•  Open to current Western Australian residents aged 18 and over.
•  Entrants must be unpublished — defined as never having published a full collection of poetry, either in print or online  (individual poems published in journals, anthologies, or websites are acceptable).
•  Previous winners of the Annette Cameron Award are not eligible to enter again.
•  The poem entered cannot also be submitted to the KSP Poetry Competition.
•  Limit: One entry per person.
•  Entry Fee: $12

Prizes (subject to judge’s discretion)

•  First Prize: $150 and a certificate
•  Up to three Highly Commended and Commended Certificates 

Special Invitation

Winning entrants will be invited to read their poem at the KSP End-of-Year Awards Ceremony held in early December.

Enquiries

Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm

Email: office@kspwriterscentre.com

Phone: (08) 9294 1872

The KSP Writers' Centre is proud to support the development of literary work by hosting a number of annual residencies for Australian writers.     

APPLICATION ENQUIRIES: Contact the KSP Writers’ Centre office on 08 9294 1872 or office@kspwriterscentre.com Office hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm AWST. 

Important Notes for Applicants

• Information about the residency can be found on the KSP website.
• Please also consider the Terms of Use (see bottom of application form) and read the category guidelines carefully to ensure your eligibility before submitting an application - some category guidelines have changed recently. 
• Applicants must be current KSP members and 18 years of age or older.
• Please note: KSP is strongly committed to supporting young and emerging writers. While there is no age restriction for the Pioneer (Upcoming) category, we strongly encourage applications from writers aged under 35.
• Incomplete or late applications will NOT be considered.
• The Pioneer (Upcoming) residency offers a $500 AUD contract salary for a full-time period residing at the Centre for two consecutive weeks, dates negotiable.
• Two positions (minimum) are available in 2027.
• Please ensure you download the Supporting Residency Document template from the KSP website and complete all required sections. You will be asked to upload this as a .doc or .docx attachment as part of the application. Applicants who do not submit this specific template will be deemed ineligible.
• All applicants will be notified within eight weeks of the closing date. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within this time to arrange an interview with the Selection Panel.

The KSP Residency Program is funded by the KSP Foundation Inc and supported by the Shire of Mundaring.

The KSP Writers' Centre is proud to support the development of literary works by hosting a number of annual residencies for Australian writers. 

APPLICATION ENQUIRIES: Contact the KSP Writers’ Centre office on 08 9294 1872 or office@kspwriterscentre.com Office hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm AWST.

Important Notes for Applicants 

• Information about the residency can be found on the KSP website.
• Please also consider the Terms of Use (see bottom of application form) and read the category guidelines carefully to ensure your eligibility before submitting an application. 
• Applicants must be current KSP members and over 18 years of age.
• Incomplete or late applications will NOT be considered.
• The Golden Mile (Established) residency offers a $2,000 AUD contract salary for a full-time period residing at the Centre for three-four consecutive weeks, dates negotiable with successful applicant.
• One position is available in 2027. Experience in the preparation and conducting of workshops and/or seminars is essential for applicants in this category. Experience in mentoring and/or manuscript assessing is favorable, but not essential.
• Please ensure you download the Supporting Residency Document template from the KSP website and complete all required sections. You will be asked to upload this as a .doc or .docx attachment as part of this application. Applicants who do not submit this specific template will be deemed ineligible.
• All applicants will be notified within eight weeks of the closing date. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within this time to arrange an interview with the Selection Panel.      

The KSP Residency Program is funded by the KSP Foundation Inc and supported by the Shire of Mundaring.

The KSP Writers' Centre is proud to support the development of literary work by hosting a number of annual residencies for Australian writers.

APPLICATION ENQUIRIES: Contact the KSP Writers’ Centre office on 08 9294 1872 or office@kspwriterscentre.com Office hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm AWST.

 Important Notes for Applicants:

• Information about the residency can be found on the KSP website.
• Please also consider the Terms of Use (see bottom of application form) and read the category guidelines carefully to ensure your eligibility before submitting an application. 
• Applicants must be current KSP members and over 18 years of age.
• Incomplete or late applications will NOT be considered.
• The Black Opal (Emerging) residency offers a $1,000 AUD contract salary for a full-time period residing at the Centre for two consecutive weeks, dates negotiable. 
• Two positions (minimum) are available in 2027. Experience in the preparation and conducting of workshops, seminars or mentoring is desirable but not essential for applicants in this category.
• Please ensure you download the Supporting Residency Document template from the KSP website and complete all required sections. You will be asked to upload this as a .doc or .docx attachment as part of this application. Applicants who do not submit this specific template will be deemed ineligible.
• All applicants will be notified within eight weeks of the closing date. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within this time to arrange an interview with the Selection Panel.
• The Black Opal (Emerging) residency category is highly competitive. As such, the Selection Panel may offer a non-salaried Invited Writer-in-Residence scholarship to a shortlisted WA applicant in this category. If you would like to be considered for this scholarship, please check the box in the application form.

 The KSP Residency Program is funded by the KSP Foundation Inc and supported by the Shire of Mundaring.