The Australian Fiction Prize
Deadline June 1 (must be received by this date), formerly May 30. Highly Recommended free contest awards A$15,000 advance and a publishing contract with HarperCollins Australia for a book-length work of adult fiction by an Australian resident. Complete online entry form and upload the four required application materials: your adult fiction manuscript, between 75,000 and 100,000 words; 3-sentence pitch summarizing the main premise of your novel; 500-word synopsis of your book's plot, major characters, themes, and settings; and 200-word author bio. Co-sponsored by The Australian newspaper and book publisher HarperCollins Australia.
Source: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/theaustralianfictionprize
Published: March 30, 2026
