Mark the date in your diaries — submissions for our fourth print collection of short fiction will open on Monday 24 January 2022!

New Australian Fiction 2022 will once again showcase stories from Australia’s best and brightest established and emerging writers. We’re excited to announce that in 2022 KYD’s deputy editor Suzy Garcia will be taking over from publishing director Rebecca Starford as series editor.

Submissions for New Australian Fiction 2022 open on 24 January and close on 4 March. For more information on how to submit, please visit the Write for KYD page.

If you’re in need of some inspiration, you can purchase this year’s edition, New Australian Fiction 2021, at our online shop, or receive a copy as part of a KYD membership.

Looking for some help with writing your story? Check out our Short Fiction Intensive bundle of two excellent online writing courses with Julie Koh and Laura Elvery.

For up-to-date information on submission callouts and writing opportunities throughout the year, please sign up to our enews or keep an eye on our social media channels: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

We look forward to reading your work!