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With more than 850 entries for the 2021 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers, we're overjoyed to announce the 16 writers on this year's longlist.

Hachette Australia, along with the Richell family, is honoured to launch the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers for 2021, in partnership with the Emerging Writers’ Festival.

Hachette Australia, along with the Richell family, is thrilled to announce that Aisling Smith, author of Petrichor, has been awarded the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers for 2020.

It’s here! The shortlist for the 2020 #RichellPrize with @HachetteAus! We’re so proud to present this list of fantastic writers. Congratulations.

After receiving over 800 entries to the 2020 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers, we are delighted to announce the 24 writers on this year’s longlist.