Top Scribe
About Top Scribe
Top Scribe celebrates original works by VCE Literature students from across Victoria by showcasing creative writing from their school assessed course work. Selected works are published in an annual anthology that features a variety of forms, including fiction, poetry, and hybrid pieces. Top Scribe is presented in partnership with The Wheeler Centre.
Submit your order for the 2026 Anthology: Submit your order.
Top Scribe 2027 anthology launch will take place in May 2027.
Bookings open Tuesday 1 December.
Apply now for Top Scribe 2027
Top Scribe 2027 Application Form
Applications close 11:59 pm Monday 16 November 2026
If you have access requirements that mean completing a registration form or application in another format would work best, please get in touch with us prior to the deadline to discuss.
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Selection Process
Guidelines for Selected Works
A panel of VCE Literature teachers review applicant submissions and make their selections. Successful applicants notified by mid-December.
Works selected must:
- achieve an A+ or A on the School-assessed Task
- be appropriate for publication and meet community standards
- provide evidence of copyright clearance and/or citation for all non-original material used
- be accompanied by an Authentication Record Form, signed by the student and their teacher.
Is the A mark for the SAC inclusive of the creative piece and the commentary?
No. The student must receive and A or A+ for the creative piece only to be eligible for Top Scribe.
However, the commentary must be submitted alongside the creative piece, as it has a chance to be published in the collection too.
Do submissions have to be Unit 3/4? What if we teach 1/2 this year?
Yes. Top Scribe 2026 only includes works from Unit 4, Outcome 1.
Are students who replicate the world of the text advantaged over those who create their own original stories with author style and themes?
No. Works are selected based only on the ways they exemplify elements of the VCE Literature Study Design.
If we've set a prompt for the task, should we include this at the top of the student's submission?
Yes. There will be a field to include this information in the application form.
Education resources
The VCAA provides a suite of resources to accompany VCE Season of Excellence programs. These resources are provided to students and educators across Victoria to support learning across various study areas.
Top Scribe Anthologies
Each year, over 20 VCE Literature students feature in the Top Scribe anthology, available to order in digital format and limited print quantities. Submit your order.
Visit Season Resources to explore more.