Tom Collins Poetry Prize

Tom Collins Poetry Prize | Call for entries!

Are you ready to unleash your potential and complete against some of Australia's finest poetic voices?

The Fellowship of Australian Writers WA invite poets to enter the esteemed Tom Collins Poetry Prize, one of WA's most respected and long-standing poetry competitions.

Whether you're a seasoned poet or just starting out, this is your chance to shine, showcase your talent, and be part of an unforgettable literary experience.

Based in Swanbourne, the Tom Collins Poetry Prize celebrates poetic excellence and creative freedom. Whether you're an emerging voice or an established poet, we welcome your original, unpublished work on any topic.

Entry details

• Submit up to three unpublished poems

• Maximum 60 lines per poem

• Open theme – express yourself freely and write from the heart, on any topic.

• Open to all skill levels – everyone is welcome.

Entries close Friday 31st October.

Prizes

• 1st Prize: $1,000

• 2nd Prize: $300

• 3rd Prize: $100

Why enter?

• Win cash prizes and gain the recognition your work deserves

• Connect with fellow poets and build your creative network

• Boost your confidence and grow as a writer by stepping into the poetry spotlight.

This is a great opportunity to elevate your craft, be celebrated for your creativity ... and let your words take flight. Enter now and be part of one of WA’s most respected poetry traditions.

About the Fellowship of Australian Writers WA

The Fellowship of Australian Writers WA (FAWWA) was founded in 1938 to support Western Australian writers, and promote the literature created by them.

FAWWA hosts writing groups, book launches, author talks and poetry readings, as well as engaging in collaborations with fellow Writers' Centres.