Microfiction Competition
Open 5 August
Brisbane Writers Festival and The University of Queensland present the annual schools’ microfiction competition, open to Queensland-based students.
See below for this year’s prompt and general information.
The competition will be open for entries from 5 August.
2026 Prompt & Instructions
This year’s prompt is the 2026 YA and Schools program artwork by Rachel Tribout. Students are invited to write their microfiction piece inspired by the artwork as a whole, or elements of it.
Entrants are invited to respond to the prompt in no more than 120 words, using any written format (verse/prose). Shortlisted entrants will be invited to present a reading of their microfiction at the awards ceremony during the festival. The winner will receive a book pack for their school and a cash prize: $1,000 for the senior category and $500 for the junior category.
The competition will be open for entries from 5 August, and will be open for a month. Return to this page for the entry form link from 5 August, and best of luck to all entrants!
In the meantime, check out the schools program at the button below.