About The 2025 insight Creative Writing Competition

This competition is open to high school students around Australia as we aim to ignite a passion for creative writing and inspire the voices of the future.

Entering the competition is free and all entrants will have the chance to share in over $3000 worth of cash prizes!

All shortlisted entries will also be judged by acclaimed Australian authors. Past judges have included Alice Pung, Nam Le, Cath Moore, Michael Pryor, Will Kostakis and Jack Henseleit. This year’s shortlist judges will be announced in the coming months, so make sure you follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see the official announcement!

The optional theme for 2025 is: Soulmates.

Over the past seven years, we have had the pleasure of reading more than 2000 creative pieces from high school students around the country. If you’re a budding writer in high school, we’d love to see your work.

2025 Important Dates

• Competition Opens: 20 March
• Competition Closes: 1September
• Longlist Announcement: 1October
• Shortlist Announcement: 22 October
• Awards Ceremony: TBA

For details about how to enter, please click here to download the Conditions of Entry and Submission Form.