Entries are now open for the 2025 South Perth Young Writers Award
Do you have a story to tell? The 2025 South Perth Young Writers Award (SPYWA) is now open for entries, offering young writers the chance to showcase their creativity and develop their storytelling skills.
Aspiring young writers from Year 1 to Year 10 who live in or attend school within the City of South Perth are encouraged to enter.
Five shortlisted entrants from each category will be invited to attend a one-on-one workshop with a local author. Winners will have their work published and receive exciting prizes!
For full details and to enter, visit the South Perth Young Writers Award project page.
Key Dates:
- Entries open: 29 January 2025
- Entries close: Midnight, 19 May 2025
- Shortlisted entrants contacted: 18 June 2025
Get writing and submit your story – we can’t wait to read it!
Media contact
For media enquiries, please contact the City’s Communications Officer.
- Phone 9474 0777
- Email media@southperth.wa.gov.au
