2026 DAMPIER Quill Quest
Entries opening - Saturday 3rd October
Entries close - Wednesday 4th November
Entries displayed @ dampier community Hub foyer 15 November - 10 December
The Dampier Quill Quest is proudly managed by the Dampier Community Association, providing another opportunity to celebrate and showcase the creativity that exists within our community.
A special focus of Quill Quest is encouraging the next generation of writers. Our Youth categories give young people aged 14–18 the opportunity to explore creative writing, develop their voice and share their ideas beyond the classroom.
Whether you have a finished piece ready to submit or an idea that's only just beginning to take shape, now is the perfect time to start writing.
Find our Terms & conditions HERE.
Your story starts here.
A JOURNEY THROUGH WORDS
The Dampier Community Association (DCA) is proud to present the Dampier Quill Quest, a writing competition celebrating imagination, creativity and the power of storytelling within our community.
Created to encourage writers of all backgrounds and experience levels to put pen to paper, Quill Quest provides an opportunity for both emerging and experienced writers to share their creativity and have their work recognised.
Whether you're a lifelong writer, an occasional poet, an enthusiastic storyteller or simply someone with an idea waiting to be written, Quill Quest is an opportunity to let your imagination take the lead.
Entrants can choose from Poetry and Short Story categories, with dedicated categories for both adults and young writers aged 14–18 years.
CATEGORIES OF ENTRY
2026 Categories include:
Adult Poetry – up to 500 words
Adult Short Story – 1,000–4,000 words
Youth Poetry (14–18 years) – up to 500 words
Youth Short Story (14–18 years) – 500–1,500 words
