Queensland Writers Centre –
First Things First (10,000-word Edit)

First impressions matter. When you’re submitting to competitions, publishers, agents and other opportunities, your work needs to be polished to capture (and hold) the attention of your reader and/or judge. Simple errors can make or break your chances, and, like it or not, the microscope is going to be on your opening pages.

To submit with confidence, get a professional line and proof edit on your first 10,000 words to make sure it’s sharp and ready to read on – and to see the things you can’t see that could be holding your writing back.

With a focus on editorial feedback you’ll be able to apply to your complete manuscript, our First Things First service can be a cost-effective first step before pursuing a full edit. Plus, we'll offer a discount if you choose to proceed with an edit on your complete manuscript.

Members $329 / Public rate $379.
Payment due upfront.

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* 1. Writer details
If you're a member, please ensure these details match your membership records.

First name

Last name

Phone

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* 2. Project details –

Project title

Genre

Complete manuscript wordcount

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* 3. Project format –

Fiction (inc. novels, novellas)

Creative/narrative non-fiction

Memoir/biography

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Where/to what opportunity are you planning to submit this work?
Optional.

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* 5. Upload your first 10,000 words –
Submit as an unrestricted Word document (.docx). Please format your work to industry standard specifications — for most fiction and non-fiction manuscripts, this means:

12pt Arial or Times New Roman font

Double line spacing

A4 page sizing, 3cm/1" margins

Page numbered

(Your submission should be from the beginning of your manuscript.)

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* 6. Accessibility requirements or other notes –
Optional.

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* 7. Membership & application fee –
First Things First is heavily discounted for members of the Centre. If you're not a member, sign up at www.queenslandwriters.org.au/join to be eligible for this pricing, or join with the option below.

Yes, I am a current member - $329 AUD

No, I am not a current member - $379 AUD

No, I will take out QWC membership with my application - $418 AUD

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Queensland Writers Centre –First Things First (10,000-word Edit)

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* 1. Writer detailsIf you're a member, please ensure these details match your membership records.

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* 2. Project details –

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* 3. Project format –

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* 4. Where/to what opportunity are you planning to submit this work?Optional.

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* 6. Accessibility requirements or other notes –Optional.

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* 7. Membership & application fee – First Things First is heavily discounted for members of the Centre. If you're not a member, sign up at www.queenslandwriters.org.au/join to be eligible for this pricing, or join with the option below.

Queensland Writers Centre –
First Things First (10,000-word Edit)

* 1. Writer details
If you're a member, please ensure these details match your membership records.

* 4. Where/to what opportunity are you planning to submit this work?
Optional.

* 6. Accessibility requirements or other notes –
Optional.

* 7. Membership & application fee –
First Things First is heavily discounted for members of the Centre. If you're not a member, sign up at www.queenslandwriters.org.au/join to be eligible for this pricing, or join with the option below.