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Scribblers Golden Pen Storytelling Competition

A youth storytelling competition associated with Scribblers Festival.

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Competition & entry information

Writing
Creative Writing
Location
WA
Preparation level
Developing
Opportunity
Competition

Who can enter?

School-aged writers; confirm next-round age divisions and geographical eligibility.

What do you write?

Stories responding to the current theme.

How to enter

Read the next Golden Pen call and use its official entry process.

Dates and planning notes

  • 2026: 2026 round completed
    Past edition

    Winning anthology is available; this record is not an active deadline.

  • 2027: 2027 dates to be announced
    Awaiting announcement

    Planning placement only. The next edition, entry window and rules must be confirmed by the organiser.

2026 theme: Metamorphosis: Stories of Change. Winners are published; next dates remain unannounced.

Official sources

Official website / entry information ↗

Checked 4 October 2026. Preparation levels are editorial guidance, not a prediction of winning. Recheck the live rules, fees and eligibility before entering.