Queensland Writers Centre annually offers the following residential Fellowships in partnership with Varuna, The National Writers’ House:
  • The Queensland Writers Centre Established Writers Fellowship is open to established writers with at least one publication.
  • The Queensland Writers Centre Underrepresented Writers Fellowship is open to established or emerging writers from underrepresented groups (self-identified).

Each Fellowship includes a two-week residency at Varuna (Katoomba, NSW), with full board and accommodation including a prepared evening meal, uninterrupted time to write in a private studio, a one-hour mentoring session with a writing consultant, and the companionship of your fellow writers. Recipients also receive support for reasonable travel costs.

Applications open: Monday 16 February – Tuesday 24 March 2026.
Applications are free and open exclusively to current financial members of Queensland Writers Centre.

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

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* Author details

Details above should match those of your current Queensland Writers Centre membership.
This form cannot be saved so please ensure you're ready to submit when beginning your application.

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* Author profile –
A 40-word bio.

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* Author statement –
If you are applying for the:
  • Established Writers Fellowship – provide details of previous writing/professional experience, including previously published works, and an expression of why this opportunity would be beneficial to you at this stage of your career.
  • Underrepresented Writers Fellowship – provide an expression of your reasons for applying and why this opportunity would be beneficial to you.
(Max. 100 words ea.)

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* Apply for –
You may apply for both.

Project details

Provide information about the project you intend to work on during your residency.

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* Project title

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* Synopsis –
Max. 400 words.

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* Project format

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* Genre

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* Project stage of development –
I.e. writing, drafting, editing, submission/production.

Supporting materials
Upload the documents below as unrestricted Word documents (.docx) or PDF files.
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

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* Writing sample –
Please provide a short excerpt from the project you plan to work on during your residency, or a relevant sample.
  • Fiction & non-fiction prose: 6,000-10,000 words
  • Poetry: 6-10 poems
  • Screenplay or script: 16-20 pages

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* Project plan –
Provide an outline of what you intend to accomplish during your residency. Your plan should include a timeline and clear goals. Include details about your tasks and challenges. Be realistic with your expectations; we are looking for committed writers with workable plans.
(1-2 pages.)

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* Other supporting documentation –
I.e. letter of recommendation. Optional.

Demographic information
Optional. Responses to the following questions may also be used for reporting to Queensland Writers Centre funding bodies (deidentified).

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* Do you identify as being of Culturally and/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

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* Accessibility requirements

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