On 17 June, industry professionals from around Australia will come together online with emerging writers nationwide for the National Writers’ Conference.

This is the ninth year of the prestigious Richell Prize with entries open to unpublished writers of adult fiction and adult narrative non-fiction. The winner will receive $10,000 in prize money and a year’s mentoring with one of Hachette Australia’s publishers.

The Emerging Writers’ Festival is a not-for-profit organisation whose foundations are built on supporting emerging writers. We are a place where creativity and innovation are celebrated, where new talent is nurtured and where diverse voices from across Australia are represented.