We love seeing Sisters in Crime members succeed – submit your story or novel to a publisher or competition here:
Big Sky Publishers: Call out for true crime manuscript submissions
For further information on how to submit, click here.
Writers on Ice: Created by authors Tania Chandler and Lucinda Gifford – it is a lively ICE-CAST about writing, books, and ice skating. They interview authors about creativity, writing, publishing, and books – while they get their skates on and have a go at ice-skating. Catch up on website; YouTube; and Instagram.
Wheeler Centre’s Hot Desk Fellowships – submissions are now open. Now in its 14th year, the program offers 22 emerging writers a $1250 stipend, a dedicated workspace at The Wheeler Centre in Melbourne over ten weeks, and the chance to share their work through our website and special Hot Desk editions of The Next Big Thing. Closes 5 pm AEDT, Friday 20 February 2026 via The Wheeler Centre’s Opportunity Portal.
The Neilma Sidney Literary Travel Fund opens 8 February. Grants between $2,000 and $10,000 to supporting, mid-career, and established Australian writers and literary sector workers in pursuing professional development opportunities. Closes Sunday 22 March at 11.59pm. Go to Writers Victoria’s Submittable page,
2026 Allen & Unwin Crime Fiction Prize – A Killer Opportunity Awaits! The winner will be awarded a publishing contract with an advance against royalties of $25,000. Open to all unpublished, full-length manuscripts in the crime or thriller genres between 70,000 and 100,000 words in length, written by residents of Australia. Closes midnight AEST 3 April 2026. Winner announced in September 2026, published the following year. Info here.
Want to submit an opportunity, competition, or workshop? Email us here.