Dymocks Tutoring and Dymocks Books & Gifts unleash the potential of Australia’s young storytellers with the launch of the ‘Dymocks Beyond Words Creative Writing Competition’. A youth writing competition with Australia’s largest prize pool.
Dymocks Tutoring and Dymocks Books & Gifts are excited to announce the launch of the “Dymocks Beyond Words Creative Writing Competition” for primary and high school-aged children across Australia. This national competition aims to promote creative writing among young writers, particularly those who may not traditionally engage with literacy and creative writing efforts.
The Dymocks businesses have a rich heritage in Australian literature with Dymocks Books & Gifts, Australia’s leading omni-channel bookseller, having served Australian booklovers since 1879. Dymocks Tutoring, a recent addition to the Dymocks Group, more recently reaffirms the Dymocks commitment to literacy and education with the launch of online and physical learning centres in Sydney’s west – rapidly becoming one of Sydney’s leading school tutoring providers.
The Dymocks companies believe in the power of reading and writing to inspire and transform lives. The competition aligns with the Dymocks’ mission to nurture the next generation of writers, encourage young people to engage with reading and writing, and contribute to building a more literate and creative society.
“The launch of the competition is a natural step for Dymocks considering our legacy as an Australian family business and our long-standing support for literacy and literature in Australia,” says Mark Buckland, Group Director and Managing Director of Dymocks Tutoring. “Not only are we one of Australia’s oldest and largest booksellers but our support for education both through our tutoring initiatives at Dymocks Tutoring and our charitable endeavours at the Dymocks Children’s Charities mean that we are well placed to support the writers of tomorrow, wherever they may be. Personally, coming from Sydney’s west, I am particularly proud of our support for a range of special awards that recognise the importance of voices from less privileged backgrounds including First Nations, EALD, the west and rural communities”.
COMPETITION DETAILS
- Name: Dymocks Beyond Words Creative Writing Competition
- Entries open: March 15th
- Entries close: May 31st
JUDGING CRITERIA
The competition’s judging criteria focus on two aspects:
- Craft: The technical ability of the writer
- Storytelling: The artistic merit of the writer’s idea
PRIZE POOL
With a total prize pool of $15,500, funded by Dymocks Tutoring and Dymocks Books & Gifts the Competition has the largest prize pool of any youth creative writing competition in Australia. The prize pool consists of:
- Winner: $5,000
- Runner Up: $2,000
- Shortlisted (8 candidates): $500 each
- First Nations Prize: $1,000
- EALD Prize: $1,000
- Regional Prize: $1,000
- Greater Western Sydney Prize: $1,000
- Youth Winner (under 13): $500
CONTACTS
| Dymocks TutoringMark Buckland, Managing DirectorP: 0482 489 945E: mark@dymocks.education | Dymocks Books & GiftsGail McWhinnie , Marketing ManagerP: 02 9224 0420E: gail.mcwhinnie@dymocks.com.au |
ABOUT DYMOCKS TUTORING
Owned by the Dymocks Group, one of Australia’s oldest family companies, Dymocks Tutoring is a leading provider of educational services, offering personalized, one-on-one and small group tutoring to students of all ages and abilities. The company’s experienced tutors specialize in a wide range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and HSIE. With locations across Sydney, Dymocks Tutoring is committed to helping students achieve their full potential and empowering parents with the tools they need to support their child’s education.
ABOUT DYMOCKS BOOKS & GIFTS
Dymocks Books & GIfts is Australia’s leading omni-channel bookseller, offering a wide range of titles across various genres to satisfy the diverse reading tastes of its customers. With a rich history dating back to 1879, Dymocks is a beloved and trusted brand among book lovers. The company operates an extensive network of company owned and franchised brick-and-mortar stores and an online platform, providing readers with easy access to their favorite books and gifts. As a family-owned business, Dymocks is committed to promoting the joy of reading and nurturing a lifelong love for books, fostering a strong sense of community among its customers, authors, and employees.
ABOUT DYMOCKS CHILDREN’S CHARITIESDymocks Children’s Charities Limited (DCC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving children’s literacy in Australia. Recognizing the importance of reading and writing in a child’s educational development, DCC aims to provide books and learning resources to schools and communities in need. The charity runs various programs, including Library Regeneration, which focuses on refreshing and updating school libraries with new, high-quality books. DCC also engages in fundraising activities and collaborates with schools, corporate partners, and the wider community to help bridge the literacy gap and create equal opportunities for all children to succeed in their academic endeavors.
