Readers and writers

State Library champions writers and fosters a vibrant and diverse reading culture. Discover blog posts, opportunities for awards, prizes for young storytellers, and writing fellowships, as well as videos of stimulating conversations with some of the country’s leading authors and thinkers.

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Stories to explore

Each month, our staff share their favourite stories. You'll also find our latest interviews with local writers and creatives.

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Talks and ideas

Revisit our conversations with some of the world’s best authors, thinkers and commentators.

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Queensland poetry

Discover the words of diverse communities, find poetry events near you, learn about prizes and opportunities, and borrow award-winning titles.

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Fellowships and awards

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black&write!

black&write! is a national project with a dual focus on supporting First Nations writing and editing.

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Queensland Literary Awards

The Queensland Literary Awards celebrate and promote outstanding Australian writers.

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Young Writers Award

The Young Writers Award or YWA is an annual $2,000 short story competition open to Queenslanders aged 18 to 25.

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From the blog

Queensland Writers Centre

Queensland Writers Centre is based at the State Library, level 2. Queensland Writers Centre is a community that champions writers across Queensland. They help writers at all stages of their writing journey develop skills to improve their craft, engage their readers and build a sustainable career.

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