Queensland Writers Fellowships

About the award

This award is part of the Queensland Literary Awards and is awarded to Queensland authors to advance a writing project over 12 months. Fellowships awarded in 2024 are for projects in January – December 2025.

Eligibility 

• Queensland residents who can provide proof of their current Queensland address. 
• Writers born in Queensland living elsewhere who can demonstrate strong, continuing ties with the state.
• Writers with a strong publication history, demonstrated by at least one or a combination of the following publication outcomes:
  • one full-length published book (trade or self-published) in any genre, which is formally published in book form (print) with an ISBN or published electronically with an ISBN
  • 7 short works of fiction or literary non-fiction (as a guide, a minimum of 1,000 words each) published in literary journals, anthologies, newspapers, or magazines
  • 15 poems published in literary journals, anthologies, newspapers, or magazines, or a chapbook
  • a full-length performance script (theatre or film) which has premiered in Australia.
• To confirm you're eligible to enter this category, download the full 2024 terms and conditions of entry document.

Prize 

3 Fellowships of $20,000 each, plus career development support to the value of $4,500. 

Supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and State Library of Queensland. Administered by Queensland Writers Centre.

Nomination requirements

Your online nomination form must include the following:

• a completed 2024 Queensland Writers Fellowships application form
• a CV including your publication history – max. 2 pages
• a sample of previously published work – max. 10 pages 
• up to 3 letters of support or testimonials from publishers, authors, journal editors, or industry experts in support of your proposed project (combine into a single file for upload)
• a sample of the proposed writing project to show the tone and style of the work – max. 6 pages; judges understand this is likely to be at draft stage
• proof of Queensland residency or birth (e.g. photocopy of redacted rates notice, photocopy of driver licence, etc).

Key dates

• 1 March: entries open
• 12 April: entries close
• 1 March–18 March: early bird entry period
• 19 March–12 April: standard entry period
• 1 August: shortlist announced
• 5 September: awards ceremony at State Library of Queensland 

Nomination requirements

Your online nomination form must include the following:

1. a completed 2024 Queensland Writers Fellowships application form
2. a CV including your publication history – max. 2 pages
3. a sample of previously published work – max. 10 pages 
4. up to 3 letters of support or testimonials from publishers, authors, journal editors, or industry experts in support of your proposed project (combine into a single file for upload)
5. a sample of the proposed writing project to show the tone and style of the work – max. 6 pages; judges understand this is likely to be at draft stage
6. proof of Queensland residency or birth (e.g. photocopy of redacted rates notice, photocopy of driver licence, etc). 

How to enter

• Download and read the full 2024 terms and conditions of entry document.
• Read the nomination FAQs.
• Complete an online nomination form by 12 April.
• Attach all required documents.
• You will receive confirmation of your accepted nomination via email.