State Library will be closed to the public from 5pm Wednesday 5 March, ahead of the potential impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, and remain closed on Thursday and Friday. QLA nominations are open - go to ow.ly/16wZ50VaLTY to nominate.

State Library will be closed to the public until further notice, ahead of the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Queensland Literary Award nominations remain open - go to ow.ly/H0tM50VbziA to nominate. Contact us at [email protected] with any queries. Stay safe

A reminder that our early bird period ends on Monday 17 March! Save $10 when you enter any published book award category. Find info about nominating, all forms, T&Cs and FAQs on our website ow.ly/ck9l50V9XPI All categories are open till 22 April 🍍

Reminder: early bird period ends on Mon 17 March! Save $10 when you enter any published book award category. Find info about nominating, all forms, T&Cs and FAQs on our website ow.ly/fyOZ50Vev2F All categories are open till 22 April 🍍

Take the opportunity. Save $10 when you enter any published book award category by today Mon. 17 March! Find info about nominating, all forms, T&Cs and FAQs on our website ow.ly/ANLC50Veva7 All categories are open until 22 April 🍍 Image: Joe Ruckli 2024 #QLA

“Awards give creatives recognition and are significant in raising author/illustrators profile and also help generate book sales and community interest.” 2023 survey result Nominate now. Closing 22 April 🍍ow.ly/vRUt50V9Y8A Image: Joe Ruckli, 2023

Join us in celebrating the transformative power of poetry on World Poetry Day. Browse State Library's dedicated poetry page to discover contemporary voices, local Queensland talent, and words to challenge you. 🔗 ow.ly/xbSx50ULwzl. 📸 Josie Huang

Please share! Consider nominating for the 2025 Qld Premier’s Young Publisher and Writers Award. 2 awards of $12,000 plus career development support to the value of $3,000 each. Noms close 22 April ow.ly/kIbr50Vexir Queensland Government Arts Queensland

Thinking of entering one of the development awards and need inspiration? Read this Q & A blog to get all the inspiration you need. 🍍ow.ly/Q4eC50VevqV Nominations close 22 April Image: Joe Ruckli 2023 Melanie Saward, winner 2023 Queensland Writers Fellowship

Considering nominating for the Queensland Premier's Young Publishers and Writers Award? There's a $12K prize and $3K for career development! Nominations close 22 April. 🍍ow.ly/8Ksy50VsS3W

The David Unaipon Award celebrates emerging First Nations writers crafting unpublished manuscripts in all genres. Win $20,000 supported by @copyrightagency Cultural Fund plus manuscript development and publication with UQPBooks Entries close April 22. ow.ly/6BwI50V9Y92

"I have learned so much, and I continue to learn" Emily Lighezzolo, 2024 Glendower Award for an Emerging Qld Writer Find out more about nominating for a development award in the 2025 QLAs. ow.ly/rum450VewgI Nominations close 22 April Image Joe Ruckli 2024

Indigenous writers! Share your story! The David Unaipon Award celebrates First Nations writers with unpublished manuscripts in all genres. Win $20,000 and more! Entries close April 22. Submit today! ow.ly/yuEs50VsSri Image: Laura Elvery

Published Queensland authors, consider refining your Queensland Writers Fellowship application over Easter! Nominate before 5pm on Tuesday, 22 April! 🏆 3 Fellowships of $20,000 each + $4,500 career support 🍍 ow.ly/o2hG50VzGVn

Hurry! Entries to the Queensland Literary Awards close at 5pm on Tuesday 22 April. You still have time to enter your work and be eligible for a share in a cash prize pool. Follow the link in our website to nominate. ow.ly/hpr250UYifI

Emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers, nominate for the David Unaipon Award for an unpublished manuscript! Win $20,000 + manuscript development with UQP. Entries close 22 April. Free entry! 🔗ow.ly/y38u50VAznY

In 2024, Edenglassie by Melissa Lucashenko won the Queensland Premier's Award. Have you thought about your work for 2025? You could win $30,000! Entries close at 5 pm on 22 April. 🍍ow.ly/38cT50VBnUX 📸 Joe Ruckli 2024

Quick! Don't forget that nominations in all categories of the 2025 Queensland Literary Awards close TODAY at 5pm AEST (Qld time) 🍍 ow.ly/qyQj50Vs4og is a great place to start your nomination Image: 2024 shortlisted books

Nominations for the 2025 Queensland Literary Awards are now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered. 🍍The shortlists will be announced on 5 August. Image: QLA celebrations in September 2024, Joe Ruckli

Announcing the 2025 #MilesFranklin Literary Award Longlist! Ten outstanding novels recognised for their contribution to Aust literature, exploring themes that challenge, illuminate and inspire. Congratulations to these authors for their important works! #MFLA2025 @copyrightagency