This year’s judges considered a very strong field of entries from writers across Australia. Congratulations to the OMSSA 2026 Longlist:

Join us for the 2026 Headland Writers Festival opening event featuring the announcement of the winner and runner-up of the 2026 Olga Masters Short Story Award

Exhibition spots up for grabs! Finalists paid $400 each. Entries close 24 August

Prizes up to $1,500 plus publication