Looking for a place to work and write? Queensland Writers Centre’s Fishbowl Residency program provides valuable support and a dedicated place for writers to develop works-in-progress.

During a full-time, 10-week residency working from our vibrant offices in State Library of Queensland, successful applicants to this residency program receive 5 hours of mentorship with a professional writer, and write amongst fellow residents and the QWC team. Applications are accepted year-round from QWC members.

Please note that while applications are open all-year round, Residencies at Queensland Writers Centre are booked a number of months ahead; your application may not be processed until the next availability.

Writers working or hoping to work in the space of self-publishing and indie-publishing are also encouraged to apply for the Flinthart Residency, open for applications annually in June.

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* 1. Your details

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* 2. What is the title of your project?

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* 3. What genre is your work in?

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* 4. What is the format of your work?

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* 5. Tell us about your project's stage of development (50-100 words)

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* 6. Statement of intent - why are you applying for this residency and what would you spend the residency working on? (50-100 words)

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* 7. Availability - Please note that the expectation is that successful applicants will be able to complete the full 10 weeks, with a commitment of between 3-5 days per week during Queensland Writers Centre office hours. If you have other considerations that could affect your ability to complete your residency (i.e. work, childcare, financial situation, etc), please mention them here.

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* 8. Accessibility requirements or other notes

Application attachments

To finalise your application, please upload the required documents below in Word document or PDF format - all double spaced, with each page numbered, and in 11-point Arial or Times New Roman font.
Required documents

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* 9. Project plan – provide a plan explaining what you intend to accomplish during your residency. Your plan should include a timeline and clear goals. Provide details about your tasks and challenges. Be realistic with your expectations. We are looking for committed writers with workable plans.

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* 10. Writing sample – provide a short sample (up to 6,000 words) of the project you are intending to work on during your residency.

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Optional documents

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* 11. Letter of recommendation

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* 12. Project synopsis (max. 400 words)

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* 13. Resume or CV

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Guidelines
  • Applications open to Australian citizens and/or permanent residents. (Please note QWC does not make travel or accommodation provisions available for this residency program.)
  • Applications open to current financial members of QWC. Successful applicants' memberships should be maintained during their residency. Applicants may take advantage of a discounted membership in their application.
  • The Fishbowl Residency is a competitive program, with applicants assessed by QWC staff and committee members. Applications may be judged by an external panel. No further correspondence may be entered into regarding the outcome of applications.
  • Multiple applications in one submission period are allowed, but are limited to one writing project per application. Applications will not be carried forward to future rounds, but applicants may re-apply in the future with the same project.
  • QWC does not own the work of successful applicants, nor does it hold the rights to produce the work.
  • Residency dates are negotiated between QWC and the recipient. Successful applicants should be able to commence residency within 3 months of notification of successful application, and complete the full 10-week residency under agreed conditions.
  • Provision of mentorship allocation is dependent upon residency completion.
    • All other program expenses are the responsibility of the resident.
  • Successful applicants for the Fishbowl Residency will be asked to sign a Fishbowl Residency Agreement with Queensland Writers Centre. The Agreement outlines the deliverables required by the author, including detailed availability for completion of the residency, plus a short bio, short article and professional headshot for promotional reasons.

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* 14. Do you understand and agree to the terms and conditions listed above?

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* 15. Are you a current financial member of Queensland Writers Centre?

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