Young Writers Showcase
The Young Writers Showcase presents a selection of outstanding major works by HSC English Extension 2 students in NSW across a range of literary genres including creative fiction, poetry, essay, podcast and more.
Celebrate Young Writers
Recognise your Young Writers students
Students nominated for the Young Writers showcase will be notified from late-September. Learn more about the nomination process.
Do you know a student who has been nominated for potential selection in the Young Writers showcase? Celebrate their nomination by downloading our Nomination Celebration kit.
Students selected for the Young Writers showcase will be notified from the end of November. Learn more about the selection process.
Young Writers Showcase launch
The talent and creativity of the 2024 Young Writers students will be celebrated as part of the Sydney Writers’ Festival in May 2025.
Further details about the event will be available soon.
Browse Young Writers resources
Explore our range of Young Writers resources to continue learning more about the showcase and HSC English Extension 2.
Creative writing series
Watch our creative writing series featuring renowned Australian authors and Young Writers students from past years.
Writing tips for young writers with Melissa Lucashenko
Writing tips for young writers with Kate Rossmanith
Poetry tips for young writers with Solli Raphael
Jemima Carmody Young Writers Showcase Interview
Contact Us
If you have questions about an HSC showcase, email us at exhibitions@nesa.nsw.edu.au.