Poetry Prize Submission Form (card)

FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD

The winning poem will be selected based on its originality, creativity, and expressiveness.

Please ensure you have read and understood the Award Terms and Conditions page before making your submission.

KEY DATES

Applications open: Friday 20 March 2026 – 11:59pm Friday 26 June 2026
Shortlist announced: August 2026

READY TO SUBMIT?

Please note: this form cannot be saved and returned to later.
Please ensure you have all materials and responses ready before you begin your submission.

For assistance, please contact us at hello@whitsundayswriters.com

Name *

Street Address *

City

State

Post Code

Country

Email Address *

Phone *

Writer profile/bio (maximum 50 words) *Please note that maximum word count limits in this Submission Form are enforced. Words exceeding the maximum word count cut-off will be disregarded or may render your submission ineligible.0 / 50

Previous writing experience (maximum 250 words) *0 / 250

Poem title *

Poem line count *

Content warning (optional, maximum 20 words)0 / 20

Please upload your poem. *Refer to the Terms and Conditions for manuscript requirements. Submissions must be presented in 12 point Times New Roman font, double line spacing, left aligned paragraphs, paragraphs’ first line indented, no extra line space between paragraphs required, 3cm margins on an A4 page, and page numbered. Maximum 5MB file size.

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Declaration *I declare that all material is my own original work. The uploaded document does not contain the name, contact details, or any other identifiers of the author. I have read and agreed to the terms and conditions of entry and accept the judges’ decision as final.If I am under 18 years of age, I will provide permission from my parent or guardian in the text box below.

If you are under 18 years of age, permission from your parent or guardian is required. Please note their First Name, Last Name, Relationship to you, Email and Phone Number.

Submission Fee

Total payment is AUD$20
You can pay by credit or debit card (below).
Alternatively, you can pay by electronic funds transfer. Please contact us for bank details and how to complete the submission form.

Submission Fee *Total payment is AUD$20

Poetry Prize Submission Form (card)

FOR PAYMENT BY CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD

KEY DATES

READY TO SUBMIT?

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