Competitions
See our past, current, and upcoming competitions below.
They’re open to everyone in New Zealand, even if you don’t usually work in that genre.
OPEN COMPETITIONS
There are no competitions open at the moment. Enter your email below to be the first to know when the next one launches!
PAST COMPETITIONS
Here are some of our past competitions. Each winner had their work featured in The Little Lit.
Click the buttons below to explore their winning pieces!
Novel Excerpt Comp
June 2025
Novel Excerpt Comp
May 2024
TIPS FROM A PREVIOUS WINNER
2024 Novel Excerpt winner William Forrester shares his tips on submitting a piece to remember.