The Storyfest National Novella Writing Competition is open to all Australian high school students. It is a wonderful opportunity for serious student writers, encouraging them in their literary growth - and there are also some fantastic prizes on offer!
As a part of the 2022 Somerset Storyfest, school-aged students are invited to participate in our National Novella Writing Competition supported by Penguin Random House Australia. Entries open Monday 26 July 2021, click here for Conditions of Entry.
2021 Winners
2021 National Winner
The String Quartet – Eden Annesley, Clarence Valley Anglican School
2021 State Winners
New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory
The String Quartet – Eden Annesley, Clarence Valley Anglican School
Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia
Strangers From Within – Cameron De Silva, Waverley Christian College (Wantirna South)
Queensland and Northern Territory
Bigger Brother – Bridget MacKay, Emerald State High School
Western Australia
Today Until Yesterday – Hannah Pemberton, Perth Modern School
2020 Winners
2020 National Winner
All eyes on us. – Lani Gibson, Miami State High School
2020 State Winners
New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory
The Fire Burning – Keely Mewett, Picton High School
Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia
Optimistic Fatalism – John Patrick, Home Education
Queensland and Northern Territory
All eyes on us. – Lani Gibson, Miami State High School
Western Australia
I am Death – Lottie Berinson, Mount Lawley Senior High School
2019 Winners
National Winner
To Challenge the Ocean – Kate Alfano, Sacre Coeur
State Winners
New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory
Drain – Keely Mewett, Picton High School
Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia
To Challenge the Ocean – Kate Alfano, Sacre Coeur
Queensland and Northern Territory
The Traitors Mask – Patti Mooreswell, Noosa Pengari Steiner School
Western Australia
Lift Me Up – Jacki Elezovich, Swan Valley Anglican Community School
2018 Winners
National Winner
Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia
Backyards – Abby Strangward, Frankston High School
State Winners
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Western Australia
A Higher Power – Grace Hu, Pymble Ladies' College
Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia
Backyards – Abby Strangward, Frankston High School
Queensland and Northern Territory
Grave Ties – Kodi Sawtell, Boonah State High School
