CYA Conference<p>The CYA Writing & Illustration Competitions close in just 30 days. It’s a chance to receive valuable feedback, and prizes, including editorial sessions. You do not need to attend the conference to enter the competition and you can enter from anywhere in the world.<br>Categories for All Levels:<br>• Writers – From picture books to young adult fiction and adult genres<br>• Illustrators – Submit a colour illustration on the theme “Friendship Knows No Boundaries”</p><p>Why Enter?<br>• Gain feedback to improve your craft<br>• Get your work in front of industry professionals<br>• Win prizes, including an editor session</p><p>Competition Details:<br>• Deadline: April 13, 2025 (Midnight AEST)<br>• Entry Fees: Hatchlings – Free | Aspiring – $26.50 | Published – $47.50 (Writing) / $26.50 (Illustration)<br>• Winners Announced: July 26, 2025, at the CYA Conference in Brisbane</p><p>You can enter now at www.cyaconference.com/competition<br>For more details, visit our FAQ or reach out via social media.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/CYACompetition" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CYACompetition</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/WritingContest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WritingContest</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/IllustrationChallenge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IllustrationChallenge</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/AspiringAuthors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AspiringAuthors</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.au/tags/CreativeTalent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CreativeTalent</span></a></p>