Publishable
Annual program. 2024 applications open: Monday 11 March – Tuesday 14 May 2024
Publishable 2024 is Queensland Writers Centre's 15th annual national manuscript development program for emerging writers.
The program 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. Opportunities for feedback and development are available for all applicants, including a complimentary workshop tailored to the year’s cohort of applications – all helping you progress your manuscript closer to publication.
View the application guidelines and apply now via the application form.
Program stages
All applicants
All applicants receive:
a complimentary development workshop (valued at $70), to be delivered online
opportunity to book Feedback Session (paid add-on) to receive feedback and advice
Longlist – up to 25 writers selected
Longlisted writers enter a personalised manuscript development program including:
consultation on manuscript development with Queensland Writers Centre staff
craft and industry workshop/s and/or seminar/s with writing professionals
Shortlist – up to 10 writers selected
Shortlisted writers receive:
5-hrs mentorship with a writing industry professional, including reading and meetings
opportunity to pitch to a matched agent or publisher
One Year Membership with Queensland Writers Centre
2023 Publishable partners (2024 TBA):
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Adaptable
Annual program. 2023/24 applications (now closed): 13 November 2023 – 23 January 2024.
Queensland Writers Centre’s Adaptable: Turning the Page to Screen returns in 2023/24 for a 6th year of forging creative connections between the literary and screen communities. The Program seeks material for film or television adaptation, and accepts submissions of manuscripts of any genre, fiction or non-fiction, published and unpublished.
Successful applicants to the Program (up to 25 shortlisted writers) are given the opportunity to pitch works with potential for screen adaptation to producers, showrunners, screenwriters and industry professionals.
This Program is organised and managed by Queensland Writers Centre, with the support of Screen Queensland.
View the program guidelines and make your submission through the application form.
Program Stages
All applicants
All applicants receive:
a relevant complimentary development workshop (valued at $70+), to be delivered online
opportunity to book Feedback Session (paid add-on) to receive reader feedback and advice
Longlist – up to 40 writers selected
Longlisted writers receive:
One Year Membership with Queensland Writers Centre
Selected synopses provided to screen industry partners for consideration
Shortlist - up to 25 writers selected
Shortlisted writers receive:
Professional pitch practice with QWC staff
Opportunity to pitch work to screenwriters, producers and industry professionals at a Market Day event in conjunction with Gold Coast Film Festival
Moments from Adaptable 2022/23 at Gold Coast Film Festival:
Adaptable is supported by:
Are you a producer or screen industry professional interested in receiving pitches from shortlisted writers in the Adaptable program? Submit an expression of interest.
Scriptable
Annual program. 2023 applications (now closed): Monday 3 July - Tuesday 15 August 2023
Whether just out of university/film school, still completing a degree, or looking to enter the industry – Queensland Writers Centre’s annual, national Scriptable program is an opportunity for emerging screenwriters to develop their scripts and careers.
Applications of unproduced scripts are accepted across a broad range of genres and formats, including feature screenplays, television and web series, short films and short film collections. A Youth Category for writers aged 16-25 is offered.
Successful (shortlisted) applicants to the program will receive consultation with Queensland Writers Centre (QWC) staff and 5 hours of one-on-one mentorship with a matched industry professional, with the aim of sparking ongoing creative and professional connections for writers in the local screen industry.
View the program guidelines and submissions form.
Program stages
All applicants
All applicants receive:
a complimentary development workshop (valued at $70), to be delivered online
opportunity to book Feedback Session (paid add-on) to receive reader feedback and advice
Shortlist – up to 5 writers selected
Shortlisted writers receive:
5-hrs mentorship with a matched screen industry professional, including reading, feedback and one-on-one meetings
consultation on script and career development with Queensland Writers Centre staff
industry networking opportunity, TBD during the Program
One Year Membership with Queensland Writers Centre
Scriptable is supported by:
Printable
Annual program. 2022 bookings open: 25 August – 11 October.
Printable is Queensland Writers Centre’s annual program designed to help you develop your author brand, nail down your online presence, and learn critical marketing know-how to back up your writing career.
Applicants will participate in a complete program including one-on-one consults with the QWC team and a comprehensive full day course including workshops with industry experts, with add-on opportunities for follow-up consultation and professional author headshots.
Register your interest in the Printable program to be the first to receive news and updates.