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Monday 3 September 2018

The Richell Prize 2018 Shortlist

After receiving over 660 entries to the 2018 Richell Prize, we are delighted to announce the 19 writers on this year’s longlist.

Wednesday 11 July 2018

Hannah Richell's Favourite Places to Escape the Winter (or Embrace) the Winter

Author of THE PEACOCK SUMMER, Hannah Richell, shares a few of her secret spots where she can escape (and embrace) the winter.

Thursday 14 June 2018

5 Resources for Entering the Richell Prize

The brilliant team at the Emerging Writers' Festival share the top 5 resources to help you create the best entry possible.

Friday 6 April 2018

The 2018 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers

We want to discover an exciting new Australian writer: could that be you?

Wednesday 1 November 2017

Hachette Australia and the Emerging Writers’ Festival announce The Richell Prize winner

Hachette Australia, the Emerging Writers’ Festival (EWF) and our media partner Guardian Australia are thrilled to announce the winner of the 2017 Richell Prize for emerging writers.

Friday 29 September 2017

2017 Richell Prize Shortlist

From a 20-strong longlist to five amazing shortlistees. The Richell Prize draws nearer!

Monday 28 August 2017

2017 Richell Prize Longlist

After the mammoth task of reading all 579 entries, we are delighted to announce the 20 writers on the longlist for the 2017 Richell Prize!

Wednesday 28 June 2017

Celebrating the Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year

Winners of the ABIA award, named in honour of our late CEO, talk about what winning means to them.

Monday 27 March 2017

The 2017 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers is Now Open

Hachette Australia, along with the Richell family, is honoured to launch the third year of The Richell Prize.

Tuesday 18 October 2016

Sally Abbott - 2016 Richell Prize Speech

Sally Abbott, inaugural winner of The Richell Prize for Emerging Writers, opened the 2016 Richell Prize with this uplifting speech.