The biennial Lord Mayor’s Creative Writing Awards encourages emerging writers living in Victoria and celebrates Melbourne’s status as a UNESCO City of Literature. 

Need some reading inspiration or a handy writing guide? We’ve made a book list for each category of the awards. Reserve any of these titles and collect at any of the City of Melbourne Library branches. 

For information about the awards, including workshops to hone your writing skills, important dates and entry eligibility, please visit the Lord Mayor’s Creative Writing Awards webpage.