Creative Writers

Who can apply

  • Authors must have professionally published/performed only ONE full-length work of their own creative writing (including professionally presented plays) by an Australian-based publisher/theatre company
  • Authors must have secured either a publishing contract for the work or a letter of interest or intent to publish/present from an Australian-based publisher or theatre company. This must be submitted with the application.
  • Self-published works do not count towards eligibility requirements
  • These grants cannot be used towards the costs of publication
  • Create Grants do not support the creation of work aimed specifically at the scholarly or academic market

Support material for creative writers

  • A sample of your writing (up to 10 pages); if possible, preliminary samples from your proposed new work or from previously published work.
  • A publishing contract for the work or a letter of interest or intent to publish your work from an Australian-based publisher or artistic director
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