Queensland Writers Centre –
Memorable 2026 Applications

New annual program. 2026 applications open: 16 February – 7 April 2026 (7 weeks)

Stories capture moments otherwise lost forever. But what makes a story Memorable? Whether you’re writing memoir, legacy, family history, or a business chronicle, you need to win readers over with your synopsis and a unique voice and perspective. Queensland Writers Centre's Memorable program could put you with a mentor who will help you make your work stand out and be remembered.

By making an application, applicants acknowledge to have read and understood the Program Guidelines.

For assistance with your application, please contact us at able@qldwriters.org.au or call the Centre on (07) 3842 9922.

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* Writer details

Please note max. word count limits. This form cannot be saved so ensure you're ready to submit when beginning your application.

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* Are you a current 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.

Members are eligible for discounted application fees. Join now at qwriters.co/join or sign up for QWC membership at a discounted rate when your choose your Application package at the end of this form.

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* Accessibility requirements

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* Part A – Writer Bio/Profile

A short biography that explains who you are as a writer, why this story is yours to tell and/or why it is important to you. Max. 300 words.

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* Part B – Manuscript/Project Information

Manuscript/project title

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* Synopsis –
Enter a synopsis that conveys the complete story, people/characters, events and themes. Max. 400 words.

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* Format/genre/style –
Max. two choices.

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* Part C – Writing Sample

Upload your writing sample – the first five pages from the proposed project (approx. 1,500-2,500 words) as per standard formatting:
  • 12pt Times New Roman or Arial font
  • Double line spacing
  • 1” or 3cm margins on an A4 page
  • Page numbered
  • Project title at top of first page, bolded and centred.
Submissions accepted in PDF format.
*Writing sample will be read if the application progresses to the second round of assessment. (See Process.)

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* Content warning –
Is there content our readers should be aware of, or that could be triggering? If so, please outline below. This is a protection for readers only and won't otherwise affect your application.

Application Package and Add-ons

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* Program application fees + add-ons

You’ll enter payment info after the survey.
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