Emerging Writers

Thursday 21 Apr, 2022

Entries Now Open for the 2022 Richell Prize

Hachette Australia, along with the Richell family, is honoured to launch the Richell Prize for Emerging Writers for 2022, in partnership with the Emerging Writers’ Festival (EWF).

Tuesday 09 Feb, 2021

Hachette Australia and Emerging Writers’ Festival present Inside the Publishing House

Hachette Australia is teaming up with the Emerging Writers’ Festival for a special one-day online experience on 12 March 2021 to demystify the inner workings of one of Australia’s biggest trade publishing houses.

Thursday 08 Nov, 2018

Hachette Australia and the Emerging Writers’ Festival announce The Richell Prize 2018 winner

Hachette Australia, the Emerging Writers’ Festival (EWF) and our media partner Guardian Australia are thrilled to announce the winner of the 2018 Richell Prize for emerging writers.

Monday 08 Oct, 2018

The Richell Prize 2018 Shortlist

Hachette Australia, the Emerging Writers’ Festival (EWF) and our media partner Guardian Australia are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2018 Richell Prize for emerging writers.

Tuesday 18 Oct, 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.