The Bronze Quill is an annual writing competition for members of The Society of Women Writers WA only.

Entrants must be financial members to submit to the competition.

The competition opens on July 1st of each year, and closes on September 30th. 

The competition alternates each year between Short Story Writing, Poetry and Creative Non-Fiction.

Members must abide by the competition guidelines to avoid disqualification, and can submit up to five entries.

Judges are selected from accomplished persons within the writing industry in WA.

The Bronze Quill winners are announced at the end of year Bronze Quill Luncheon, with the Judge reading their report and awarding certificates and the Bronze Quill trophy.

The winner holds the Perpetual Trophy for the year, returning it in October the following year. The winner must collect the trophy in person and return it to avoid it being lost or damaged during shipping. 

An individual trophy is retained by the winner who also receives $100 prize money.  The Runner-up wins $50. Highly Commended and Commended entries (up to three of each) receive a Certificate, at the Judge's discretion.