Tasmanian Writers’ Prize 2026

Closing date 14 February 2026

The prize is for short stories up to 3,000 words having an island, or island-resonant, theme.

The winning entry receives a cash prize of $500, and all finalists’ stories will appear in the Forty South Short Story Anthology 2026.

For Terms & Conditions of entry, payment of the $20 entry fee, and to submit your story online, please visit
www.fortysouth.com.au/tasmanian-writers-prize