The annual WordFest Short Story Competition is a celebration of local emerging writers and is open to all members of the Monash community aged 12+. Writers can write to any theme. There are three categories to enter your story in: » Category A: 12-14 years » Category B: 15-17 years » Category C: 18+ The competition opens at 10am, Wednesday 3 June 2026 and closes at 11.59pm, Friday 31 July 2026. Read the terms and conditions, find out about prize money as well as submit your entry online.