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Queensland Writers Centre –
Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize for an Unpublished Manuscript

The Arts Queensland Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize is awarded for an unpublished manuscript by an emerging Queensland poet.

Queensland Writers Centre (QWC) is proud to partner with University of Queensland Press (UQP) to offer editorial development and a publication contract to the Winner of the Prize.

Submit a complete, unpublished poetry collection manuscript between 48–100 pages in length.

Entries open: Monday 3 August – Tuesday 8 September 2026
Entry fees:

$50 standard entry fee
$40 member/concession entry fee

By making your Entry you acknowledge you have read and understood the Guidelines. For assistance, please contact us at admin@qldwriters.org.au or call the Centre on (07) 3842 9922.

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1. Your details (Required.)

Legal first name *

Legal surname *

Full name, as formatted for promotion i.e. pen name

Address *

Suburb *

State *

Postcode *

Email *

Phone *

Please note this form cannot be saved so please ensure you're ready to submit when beginning your Entry.

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2. 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. (Required.)

Yes, Queensland Writers Centre

Yes, other Centre

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3. Writer profile
Max. 50 words. (Required.)

Manuscript information

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4. Title (Required.)

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5. Page count
Count total number of A4 pages (including cover page, contents, etc) – please enter a numeral only i.e 55. (Required.)

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6. Upload your poetry collection manuscript
Submit as an unrestricted Word document (.docx) or PDF file, formatted to the specifications outlined in the Guidelines. Please do not include your name or identifying details on any portion of the submission.
(Required.)

Demographic information
Optional. Responses may be used for reporting to funding bodies (de-identified).

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

Yes

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

Yes

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9. Gender

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10. Age range

<18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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11. Do you have accessibility requirements or identify as having a disability?

Yes

Notes, accessibility requirements or other considerations:

Finalise entry

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12. Entry fees & add-ons
For detailed information please read the Submission Guidelines. (Required.)

Standard Entry fee - $50 AUD

Member / concession Entry fee - $40 AUD

Entry fee + One Year Membership with Queensland Writers Centre - $109 AUD

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Queensland Writers Centre – Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize for an Unpublished Manuscript

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* 1. Your details (Required.)

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* 2. 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. (Required.)

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* 3. Writer profileMax. 50 words. (Required.)

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* 4. Title (Required.)

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* 5. Page countCount total number of A4 pages (including cover page, contents, etc) – please enter a numeral only i.e 55. (Required.)

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* 6. Upload your poetry collection manuscriptSubmit as an unrestricted Word document (.docx) or PDF file, formatted to the specifications outlined in the Guidelines. Please do not include your name or identifying details on any portion of the submission. (Required.)

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

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

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* 9. Gender

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* 10. Age range

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* 11. Do you have accessibility requirements or identify as having a disability?

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* 12. Entry fees & add-onsFor detailed information please read the Submission Guidelines. (Required.)

Queensland Writers Centre –
Thomas Shapcott Poetry Prize for an Unpublished Manuscript

1. Your details (Required.)

2. 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. (Required.)

3. Writer profile
Max. 50 words. (Required.)

4. Title (Required.)

5. Page count
Count total number of A4 pages (including cover page, contents, etc) – please enter a numeral only i.e 55. (Required.)

6. Upload your poetry collection manuscript
Submit as an unrestricted Word document (.docx) or PDF file, formatted to the specifications outlined in the Guidelines. Please do not include your name or identifying details on any portion of the submission.
(Required.)

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

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

9. Gender

10. Age range

11. Do you have accessibility requirements or identify as having a disability?

12. Entry fees & add-ons
For detailed information please read the Submission Guidelines. (Required.)