Queensland Writers Centre
Publishable 2024 - Application Form

Publishable 2024 is Queensland Writers Centre's 14th annual national manuscript development program for emerging writers.

Publishable gives up to 25 successful applicants with completed manuscripts the chance to take part in a tailored manuscript development program, designed to strengthen, refine and polish their completed manuscript. Writers can expect to work with professional writers, the Queensland Writers Centre team, and industry experts, applying that knowledge to their own manuscripts to take them closer to publication.

Up to 10 shortlisted writers will receive a 5-hour mentorship with an industry professional. On completion of the mentorship phase, shortlisted writers will also be given the opportunity to attend pitch interviews with specially matched agents and publishers.

One-on-one Feedback Sessions with Queensland Writers Centre staff to receive reader feedback on your manuscript and discuss next steps (regardless of the application outcome), are available as an add-on.

Please ensure you have read and understood the Application Guidelines before making your application. For assistance, please contact us at able@qldwriters.org.au or call the Centre on (07) 3842 9922.

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* Your details

Please note that maximum word count limits in this Application Form are enforced. Words exceeding the maximum word count cutoff will be disregarded, or may render your application ineligible.

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* Writer profile (a 50-70 word bio)

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* Previous writing experience
Include details of any previous publication history, writing experience and/or awards, etc (max. 400 words).

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* Are you a member of a state writers' centre in the National Writers' Centre Network? This includes Queensland Writers Centre, NT Writers' Centre, TasWriters, Writing NSW, Writers SA, Writers Victoria, and Writing WA.

Manuscript information

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* Title

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* One-sentence logline - hook us into your story

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* Synopsis (max. 400 words, enforced)

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* Format & genre (max. 2 choices)

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* Market segment - which market segment is your work most likely to resonate with?

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* Why should your work be published? (max. 50 words per section)

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* Content - is there content/references in this piece our reader/reviewers should be aware of, or that could be potentially triggering? If so, please outline below. This is a protection for readers only and will not affect your application. (Optional, max. 20 words.)

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* Upload your manuscript
Please upload a copy of your work formatted to the specifications outlined in the Application Guidelines.
  • Submit the first 50 pages only, industry formatted, of a complete manuscript
  • Do not include identifying details on any portion of the manuscript
  • Submit as an unrestricted PDF file, under 16MB in size.

PDF file types only.
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Demographic information

Optional. Responses to the following questions may be used for reporting to Queensland Writers Centre funding bodies.

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* Do you identify as being of culturally or linguistically diverse background (CaLD)?

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* Do you identify as Aboriginal, First Nations, Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, Tiwi Islander or South Sea Islander?

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* Gender

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* Age range

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* Disability or access requirements

Finalise application

Choose your application fee and any add-ons. For detailed information please read Fees & Charges in the Application Guidelines.

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* Program application fees & add-ons
For detailed information please read the Application Guidelines.

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