We are so excited to announce the appointment of Skye Cusack as EWF's next Executive Director & co-CEO.

EWF and Hachette Australia, along with the Hannah Richell and in partnership with Simpsons Solicitors, are delighted to announce the winner of the 2026 Richell Prize.

We are delighted, along with Hannah Richell and the Richell family, and in partnership with the Hachette Australia, to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers.

We are delighted, along with Hannah Richell and the Richell family, and in partnership with the Hachette Australia, to announce the longlist for the 2026 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers.

Early-bird passes are now available for this year's National Writers' Conference, where publishing professionals from around the continent come together at The Wheeler Centre, 12-13 Sept 2026