24 Days Remaining

Submissions for the CYA Writing and Illustrating Competition close in 24 days.

Take the opportunity to review the 15 available categories and finalise your entry via:
www.cyaconference.com/competition

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27 Days to Go

The countdown is on. There are 27 days remaining to submit your entry to the CYA Writing and Illustrating Competition.

Explore the categories and submit your work at:
www.cyaconference.com/competition

Categories
Published Authors
P01) Picture book (text only)
P02) YA / Middle Grade
P10) Writing for adult genres

Aspiring Authors
A01) Picture book – preschool-aged children (text only)
A02) Picture book – primary-aged children (text only)
A03) Picture book – non-fiction – primary-aged children (text only)
A04) Chapter book – younger primary-aged children (text only)
A05) Chapter book – older-aged children (text only)
A06) Fiction writing for young adults
A10) Writing for adult genres

Under 18s Authors
H01) Picture book – preschool or primary-aged children (text only)
H02) Chapter book – younger primary, middle grade, or young adult (text only)

Illustrators
Submit a colour illustration suitable for a book based on the theme WATER
i01) Under 18s
i02) Aspiring
i03) Published

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LAST DAY TO ENTER

This is your moment to step into the spotlight. The CYA Writing and Illustrating Competition closes tonight at midnight AEST, and we’re calling on creatives from around the globe to put their best work forward.

Whether you’re under 18, just starting your creative journey, or already a published author or illustrator, our competition is your way to get professional feedback, industry exposure, and other prizes.

You don’t need to attend the CYA Conference to enter. Submissions are welcome from anywhere in the world.

You’ll get:
• Professional feedback sessions with editors via video conferencing
• Cash prizes
• Personalised feedback on every submission

For Illustrators – This Year’s Theme: Friendship Knows No Boundaries
Let your creativity shine, and explore the power of connection across cultures, continents, and characters.

• Shortlist announced: 30 June
• Winners revealed: 26 July at the CYA Conference

Submit now at www.cyaconference.com/competition

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CYA Writing and Illustrating Competition – Entries Close 13 April!

If you love writing or illustrating, this is your chance to get your work in front of industry professionals and take the next step in your creative journey. Open to writers and illustrators of all levels—whether you’re under 18, just starting out, or already published.

You don’t need to attend the conference to enter, and submissions are welcome from anywhere in the world.

Key Dates:
• Entries close: 13 April (midnight AEST)
• Shortlist announced: 30 June
• Winners revealed at CYA Conference: 26 July

What’s on offer?
• Editor feedback sessions (via video conferencing)
• Cash prizes
• Personalised feedback on every entry to help you grow as a writer or illustrator

Illustrators – This Year’s Theme: Friendship Knows No Boundaries

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent. Submit your entry today at
www.cyaconference.com/competition.

#CYA2025 #WritingCompetition #IllustrationChallenge #WriterGoals
#BookIllustrators #AspiringAuthors #CreativeWriting #WritersLife #Competition

CYA Writing and Illustrating Competition – Entries Close 13 April!

If you love writing or illustrating, this is your chance to get your work in front of industry professionals and take the next step in your creative journey. Open to writers and illustrators of all levels—whether you’re under 18, just starting out, or already published.

You don’t need to attend the conference to enter, and submissions are welcome from anywhere in the world.

Key Dates:
• Entries close: 13 April (midnight AEST)
• Shortlist announced: 30 June
• Winners revealed at CYA Conference: 26 July

What’s on offer?
• Editor feedback sessions (via video conferencing)
• Cash prizes
• Personalised feedback on every entry to help you grow as a writer or illustrator

Illustrators – This Year’s Theme: Friendship Knows No Boundaries

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent. Submit your entry today at www.cyaconference.com/competition.

#CYA2025 #WritingCompetition #IllustrationChallenge #WriterGoals #BookIllustrators #AspiringAuthors #CreativeWriting #WritersLife #Competition

CYA Writing and Illustrating Competition – Entries Close 13 April!

If you love writing or illustrating, this is your chance to get your work in front of industry professionals and take the next step in your creative journey. Open to writers and illustrators of all levels—whether you’re under 18, just starting out, or already published.

You don’t need to attend the conference to enter, and submissions are welcome from anywhere in the world.

Key Dates:
• Entries close: 13 April (midnight AEST)
• Shortlist announced: 30 June
• Winners revealed at CYA Conference: 26 July

What’s on offer?
• Editor feedback sessions (via video conferencing)
• Cash prizes
• Personalised feedback on every entry to help you grow as a writer or illustrator

Illustrators – This Year’s Theme: Friendship Knows No Boundaries

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent. Submit your entry today at www.cyaconference.com/competition.

#CYA2025 #WritingCompetition #IllustrationChallenge #WriterGoals #BookIllustrators #AspiringAuthors #CreativeWriting #WritersLife #Competition

CYA Writing and Illustrating Competition – Entries Close 13 April!

If you love writing or illustrating, this is your chance to get your work in front of industry professionals and take the next step in your creative journey. Open to writers and illustrators of all levels—whether you’re under 18, just starting out, or already published.

You don’t need to attend the conference to enter, and submissions are welcome from anywhere in the world.

Key Dates:
• Entries close: 13 April (midnight AEST)
• Shortlist announced: 30 June
• Winners revealed at CYA Conference: 26 July

What’s on offer?
• Editor feedback sessions (via video conferencing)
• Cash prizes
• Personalised feedback on every entry to help you grow as a writer or illustrator

Illustrators – This Year’s Theme: Friendship Knows No Boundaries

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent. Submit your entry today at www.cyaconference.com/competition.

#CYA2025 #WritingCompetition #IllustrationChallenge #WriterGoals #BookIllustrators #AspiringAuthors #CreativeWriting #WritersLife #Competition

CYA Writing and Illustrating Competition – Entries Close 13 April!

If you love writing or illustrating, this is your chance to get your work in front of industry professionals and take the next step in your creative journey. Open to writers and illustrators of all levels—whether you’re under 18, just starting out, or already published.

You don’t need to attend the conference to enter, and submissions are welcome from anywhere in the world.

Key Dates:
• Entries close: 13 April (midnight AEST)
• Shortlist announced: 30 June
• Winners revealed at CYA Conference: 26 July

What’s on offer?
• Editor feedback sessions (via video conferencing)
• Cash prizes
• Personalised feedback on every entry to help you grow as a writer or illustrator

Illustrators – This Year’s Theme: Friendship Knows No Boundaries

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent. Submit your entry today at www.cyaconference.com/competition.

#CYA2025 #WritingCompetition #IllustrationChallenge #WriterGoals #BookIllustrators #AspiringAuthors #CreativeWriting #WritersLife #Competition