Submissions open

Attention all young writers aged 0-21 years, living in the Adelaide Hills or Eastern Fleurieu. You can submit your short story or short illustrated book/graphic novel to the Moonglow Publishing Youth Writers Initiative - Short Story Blog.
Word length: up to 3000 words
Theme: Open (can be on any theme)*
Submit via email in Word format to [email protected]
Include a short cover letter telling us your name, age, and anything you'd like to
share about what inspires you to write. Entries by authors under 16 years of age should be sent in by your parent/care-giver or teacher.
The deadline for the first round of short story submissions has been extended until May 30th, 2025.
All submissions will be reviewed by our team of volunteer editors and authors from the Adelaide Hills. If your short story meets the basic criteria - a short, readable, interesting story*, then we will be in touch with you to advise about the editing and publishing process.** We look forward to being able to publish your stories on or online blog, and include it in a paperback anthology in 2024.
**Note: There is no cost for young writers for submission or publication
If you would like to become a Youth Writers Initiative MAJOR SPONSOR in conjunction with Moonglow Publishing, please call us today on Tel: 0414249842.