Opportunities
At Words of a Feather, we create opportunities that support writers at all stages of their practice.
Whether you're interested in co-hosting a Story Soirée, guest judging our Flash Fiction Competition, joining our team, or collaborating in ways we haven't thought of yet - we want to hear from you.
We welcome writers, artists, and thinkers from all backgrounds, levels of experience, genres, and locations. Some opportunities are limited, but we encourage everyone interested to apply or reach out. Have an idea that's not listed here? Send us a message!
Guest Judge for Flash Fiction Competitions
Each month (February-November), our free-to-enter Flash Fiction Competition invites writers to respond to a themed prompt in 100 words or less. As a guest judge, you’ll:
Read up to 10 short-listed submissions
Select the winning piece
Write 2-3 sentences about why you chose it - what craft elements stood out? How did it resonate with you emotionally? What insights did the piece reveal?
While this is an unpaid opportunity, you’ll gain promotion on our online channels, connection with our international writing community, experience in editorial decision-making, and the joy of championing emerging writers.
Co-host for Story Soirées
Our Story Soirées are Friday evening open mic nights where writers share their work in a supportive, intimate setting. These are held every two months in Brunswick, VIC (February - October).
As co-host, you'll:
Help facilitate the evening alongside Amy from Words of a Feather
Welcome storytellers and audience members
Support the flow and energy of the event
Create a warm, inclusive atmosphere
Co-hosts are paid a flat fee of $50 + 2 free guest tickets for the evening. In addition to paid event facilitation experience, you’ll also gain connection with our live storytelling community, the opportunity to share your own work during the event, and promotion on our online channels.
Contribute to The Feather
We're building our blog page, The Feather Journal, with personal reflections, insights, tips, and prompts on the craft of writing. These pieces will sit alongside creative work from kids and adults in our community.
We're looking for writing that's:
Relevant for writers of all ages (appropriate for young readers to access)
Under 1500 words in length
Personal and authentic in voice
Practical and engaging
We open submissions three times a year (March, June, September). Published pieces are paid $50AUD. Beyond payment, you'll gain a published piece with full author credit, promotion across our online channels, and connection with our community of writers.
Join our Team
We're always open to hearing from passionate Story Guides who want to help facilitate workshops, events, and mentorships - particularly for young writers.
We also maintain a pool of contractors for occasional paid opportunities in photography, editing, and graphic design. Work experience students are welcome too.
Our commitment: All team members are paid. We value creative skills and believe they deserve monetary compensation. This is one of our core values.
Interested in joining us? View current openings below, or send your CV to join our contractor pool for future opportunities.