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Catalyst Scroll
Bushland Castle Productions is calling for entries to The Catalyst Scroll, a speculative fiction competition centred on the moment everything changes.
Catalyst Scroll Competition
The Catalyst Scroll invites speculative fiction scenes that capture the instant something shifts; a belief fractures, a truth is revealed, a system collapses, or a new understanding takes hold. This competition is not about the aftermath. It is about the moment of ignition that sparks something new.
Basic Comp Details
Competition Opens 2nd of April 2026
Competition Closes 18th of June 2026
Wordcount between 1000-1500
Entry fee: AU$30
For your chance to win
First Place: AU$500
Second Place: AU$300
Third Place: AU$200
More information provided on the competitions page by selecting More Details below
Story Elements to Include
Eligibility
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The competition is open to Australia and New Zealand residents aged 16 years and over.
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Entries must be the original, unpublished work of the submitting author.
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Submissions must not be under contract or consideration elsewhere at the time of entry.
Basic Guidelines
Theme Requirements
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The submission must centre on a moment of change driven by a speculative element.
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The scene should capture the point of transformation, not just the aftermath.
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The speculative aspect must be integral to the shift.
Submission Requirements
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Entries must be submitted via the official competition form.
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Manuscripts must be anonymous, with no identifying information in the document.
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A separate cover section within the form will collect author details.
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One entry per submission fee (multiple entries permitted).
Judging Process
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All submissions undergo an initial eligibility screening.
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Eligible entries progress through multiple reading rounds, including longlisting and shortlisting.
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Finalists are assessed through blind judging by a panel of three industry professionals.
Full list of guidelines and terms and conditions available on the competitions page or by selecting more details below
