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Australian & international writing competition coaching

Writing competitions.
Aim higher. Keep writing.

Specialist coaching for ambitious young writers. Build your craft, develop independent ideas and work towards a competition or publication goal.

Explore writing courses →Find a competition →
Creative Writing & PoetryAcademic Essays & HistoryPurposeful practice. Original work.

Competition-focused learningPractise with a real writing goal.

Australian & international pathwaysChoose a challenge that fits.

Skills that last beyond an entryRead, think, write and revise.

Specialist writing competition coaching

Choose the right writing course.

Start with a meaningful target. Build the skills, habits and original work to pursue it.

Creative Writing · Poetry · Real Stories

Australian Writing
Competition Coaching

For secondary students building their voice and craft through Australian national and local writing competitions.

Preparation focusVoice, structure and expression
Working towardsA suitable target each term
  • Understand the brief and choose a suitable competition.
  • Develop stories, poems and personal writing through regular practice.
  • Learn to revise with purpose and make stronger writing choices.
  • Build a body of original work over successive competition goals.

What students build: A stronger writing process, purposeful drafts and an original piece prepared for a suitable submission.

Discuss the Australian course →
Academic Essays · History · Literature

International Writing
Competition Coaching

For students pursuing demanding academic or literary goals, including those considering university overseas.

Preparation focusResearch, argument and originality
Working towardsA carefully chosen international target
  • Choose a target that matches the student’s interests and readiness.
  • Read closely, evaluate sources and develop independent ideas.
  • Build a sustained argument or a distinctive literary voice.
  • Prepare original work within the organiser’s authorship rules.

What students build: A substantial piece of academic or literary work that reflects the student’s own interests, thinking and effort.

Discuss the International course →

Coming competitions · selected opportunities

A writing goal to work towards.

Open the full writing calendar →
Australia4 NOV 2026

The Simpson Prize

History research · Years 9–10 · school entry

Entry guide →
Australia4 DEC 2026

Somerset Poetry Prize

Poetry · secondary students · 2027 edition

Entry guide →
Australia4 DEC 2026

Somerset Novella

Long-form fiction · existing drafts recommended

Entry guide →
Global1 NOV 2026

Bennington Young Writers

International · grades 9–12 · fiction, nonfiction or poetry

Entry guide →

A short selection, not the full calendar. Check local eligibility, registration steps and closing times in each guide. Dates checked 4 October 2026.

Aim higher · international writing

Big ambitions deserve a bigger challenge.

Four opportunities to test your ideas, develop exceptional work and aim for recognition beyond the classroom.

Why prepare with ACE Achievers?

Aim higher. Keep writing. Go further.

A clear goal gives effort direction. Consistent practice turns that effort into stronger writing.

01

A target with purpose.

We connect writing practice to a suitable competition or publication goal, with the brief and eligibility in view.

02

Learn through the work.

Reading, planning, drafting and revision form one process. Students learn how to make their writing stronger.

03

Feedback that leads somewhere.

Students use feedback to revise, explain their choices and develop more independent judgement.

04

Progress beyond one entry.

Build sustained practice and a body of original work. Reflect on each submission and choose the next challenge.

First cohort · expressions of interest

Give your writing a higher target.

Tell us about your child’s year level and writing interests. We’ll help identify a suitable Australian or international programme.

We’ll share course arrangements, fees and start dates before you enrol. Competition entry is separate from course registration.