QWC & Hatchette Manuscript Development Program

Hachette Australia Manuscript Development Program, delivered by QWC

Queensland Writers Centre (QWC) and Hachette Australia are proud to announce their 9^th national program for fiction and non-fiction writers in 2016.

WHAT IS THE PROGRAM?
Launched in 2008, the Hachette Manuscript Development program continues to provide a vital professional and creative development opportunity for emerging Australian writers. Shortlisted writers, and their manuscripts, are invited to participate in a fourday retreat program, during which they receive feedback and workshopping opportunities with Hachette Australia publishers, editors and authors, undertake specialised training designed to support establishing a writing career, and take part in networking events with industry leaders.

In 2016, up to 10 emerging fiction and non-fiction writers will work with editors from Hachette Australia to develop high-quality manuscripts. The program will run for four days in Brisbane, Queensland. Participants will each have an individual consultation with editors from Hachette Australia to receive feedback on their manuscript.  During the four days, participants will also meet other publishing industry professionals such as literary agents, booksellers and established authors, and work on their manuscripts. The program will run Friday 4–Monday 7 November 2016.
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Applications now close 5.00pm, Monday 16 May 2016