Young Writers
Young Writers 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 Young Writers were notified in September 2024. Learn more about the nomination process.
Students selected for the Young Writers showcase were notified in November 2024. View the students selected for this year's showcase or learn more about the selection process.
Young Writers launch
The talent and creativity of Young Writers students from the 2024 HSC was celebrated at NSW Parliament House on Thursday 29 May 2025.
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Download Young Writers 2025 program (PDF 222.18KB)View photos from the event
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Browse Young Writers resources
Explore our range of Young Writers resources to continue learning more about the showcase and HSC English Extension 2.
Young Writers 24 anthology
Download the Young Writers 24 anthology and read the selection of outstanding major works by English Extension 2 students from the 2024 HSC.
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
Interview with Young Writers Showcase Featured Author Raina Han
Contact Us
If you have questions about an HSC showcase, email us at exhibitions@nesa.nsw.edu.au.