The Flinthart Residency
Opens annually. 2024 applications open 10 June - 9 July.
The Flinthart residency program was established in 2020 thanks to the generosity of the late Aiki Flinthart, a passionate Queensland Writers Centre member and successful independent author.
Awarded annually and exclusively offered to members, this residency opportunity gives the successful applicant the chance to spend 10 weeks working full-time on their next project, from a dedicated space in Queensland Writers Centre’s offices at State Library of Queensland.
The residency also includes a $1,000 stipend, and mentorship with a matched industry professional, to support development of the work.
Applicants are required to submit a writing sample of approximately 3,000-6,000 words from their work-in-progress, synopsis, and a project plan.
In the spirit of Aiki’s wishes, greatest consideration for this program is given to applications from writers working or hoping to work in the space of self-publishing and indie publishing. Members may also consider making an application to Queensland Writers Centre's Fishbowl Residency, which is open for submissions year round.
Donations allow us to continue Aiki’s legacy of uplifting and supporting emerging writers through this Residency. Any amount is warmly welcomed – call the Centre on (07) 3842 9922 or donate online.
Terms & Conditions
Applications are open to Australian citizens and/or permanent Australian residents. (Please note QWC does not make travel or accommodation provisions available for this residency program.)
Applications are open to current financial members of Queensland Writers Centre. Successful applicants' memberships should be maintained during their residency.
Queensland Writers Centre’s Flinthart Residency is a competitive program, with applicants assessed by Queensland Writers Centre staff and committee members. Applications may be judged by an external panel.
Multiple applications in one submission period are allowed, but are limited to one writing project per application. Applications will not be carried forward to future rounds, but applicants may re-apply in the future with the same project.
Queensland Writers Centre does not own the work of successful applicants, nor does it hold the rights to produce the work.
Successful applicants will be notified in August. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application.
Residency dates are negotiated between the Centre and the recipient. Successful applicants must be able to commence residency within 3 months of successful application, and complete the full 10-week residency under agreed conditions.
Stipend payment and provision of mentorship allocation will be dependent upon residency completion.
All other program expenses are the responsibility of the resident.
Successful applicants for the Flinthart Residency will be required to sign a Residency Agreement. The Agreement outlines the deliverables required by the author, including:
detailed availability for completion of the residency
short bio
short article about the residency experience
professional headshot
acknowledgement of the support of Queensland Writers Centre in published materials.
Unsuccessful applicants may be offered a place in Queensland Writers Centre’s Fishbowl residency program.
PAST Recipients
2023: Sophia Davidson Gluyas
2022: Claire Alcock
2021: Pamela Jeffs
2020: Jake Corvus