As a part of the 2022 Somerset Storyfest, school-aged students are invited to participate in our National Novella Writing Competition. Entries open Monday 26 July 2021, click here for Conditions of Entry.
Entries close Friday 3 December 2021
2021 Winners
2020 Winners
2019 Winners
2018 Winners
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
