The seventh annual Deborah Cass Prize for Writing is now open.
- entrants must be a first or second generation migrant, of any age, from anywhere in Australia;
- the prize aims to help an emerging writer achieve publication of their first major literary work;
- it awards $3,000 and a mentorship with an established writer;
- find information on how to submit, and the online entry form, at Writers Victoria;
- if you have any questions, please email [email protected];
- entries close at 5pm on Friday 13 August, 2021.
The Deborah Cass Prize for Writing Committee warmly thanks the 2021 prize judges.


