Newcastle Short Story Award A project of Hunter Writers Centre (see other related projects). About Established in 2012, the Newcastle Short Story Award has become one of Australia’s most respected short story competitions, attracting high-calibre writers and esteemed judges each year.This award has been generously sponsored by the University of Newcastle, whose support has played a key role in fostering literary excellence and providing a platform for Australian writers to be recognised and celebrated. Their partnership has been invaluable in growing the award’s profile and impact, demonstrating the power of collaboration between educational institutions and the arts. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee range is AUD $22 to $27.97 (average for contests). Country of Publication Australia Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work preferred, but limited AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults. Excluding: Children.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: AUD $3,000 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. 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 @hunterwriterscentreX (Twitter) @hunter_writers Support this Publisher: Become a Member Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Newcastle Short Story Award 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsGrieve Writing Competition Charges fees for all submissionsNewcastle Poetry Prize Charges fees for all submissions 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. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 14 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only