Opal Award contest This workshop is for writers

This workshop is for writers who want to hook readers from the first paragraph and

Use this workshop to learn about the types of co-writing

The top 12 stories will be published in the annual RWAus Diversions Anthology

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The Emerald Award is our major contest for unpublished writers

Opal Award contest This workshop is for writersThe Opal is a contest for aspiring and emerging romance writers to win the opportunity for short mentorships with established RWAus authors. Opens: 2 Feb 2026 9am AEDT Closes: 1 March 2026 5pm AEDT Price: $70 for non members $50 for members. Members: enter code OpalAward2026 at checkout to receive member pricing. Eligibility: Aspiring and Emerging romance writers. Entry: There will be two tiers to the Opal; one for aspiring romance writers and one for