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2026 Register & Enter our Outstanding Stories Competition

The 2026 OutStanding LGBTQIA+ Short Story (750 words or less) Competition is now open!

The OutStanding Short Story Competition is Australia’s premier creative writing event for the LGBTQIA+ community of Australia and New Zealand.

The theme for this year’s competition is:

“There is no Theme*”

* You can write about anything you want.

Hi! You are about to submit your entry for the 2026 OutStanding LGBTIQA+ Short Story Competition.

If you need to check the rules, you’ll find them here Competition Rules

Entries close at 11.59pm (AEST) Sunday 30th August, 2026 Late entries will not be accepted.

Winners will be announced at our Winners Event on Sunday 27 September (More details to follow).

First Prize: $1000
Plus, other prizes to be announce soon.

Best of luck, we can’t wait to read your amazing stories!

Gail, Robert, Stafford and Nicky!

Entries are open 4.00pm (AEST) on Sunday 14th June, 2026.