Island Magazine Nature Writing Prize A project of Island Magazine (see other related projects). About The winner will be offered a week-long funded writers residency at the TLC’s 670 hectare Sloping Main Reserve, on the beautiful Tasman Peninsula. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is AUD $20 (average for contests). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Australian citizens and residents. Country of Publication & Year Established Australia Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Nature/Environment: See guidelines. Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: Winning prize includes AUD $3,000 towards flights, car hire and living expenses.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians.Lengths: Essay: Up to 4,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Nature/Environment: General, See guidelines. Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: Winning prize includes AUD $3,000 towards flights, car hire and living expenses.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians.Lengths: Graphic Narrative: No page limits known.Art Media: Cartoon/Comic strip.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Nature/Environment: General, See guidelines. Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Professional payment. Details: Winning prize includes AUD $3,000 towards flights, car hire and living expenses.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @islandmagtasX (Twitter) @islandmagtas Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Island Magazine Nature Writing Prize Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Visual Art Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 17 Oct 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Jul 2025. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 07:18 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAustralian Nature Writing Project CLOSEDGwen Harwood Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissionsIsland MagazineIsland Nonfiction Prize Charges fees for all submissionsIsland OnlineIslet BELIEVED DEFUNCT Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. 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