A longlist of 21 writers has been unveiled for the 2024 Richell Prize for Emerging Writers, awarded in memory of Hachette Australia's former CEO Matt Richell, who died in a surfing accident in 2014. The award is sponsored by the publisher and the Richell family, in partnership with the Emerging Writers' Festival and Simpsons Solicitors.
A shortlist will be released October 17 and a winner named November 27. The winner receives A$10,000 (about US$6,670), donated by the Richell family, along with a 12-month mentorship. Hachette will work with the winning writer to develop their manuscript, with the first option to consider the finished work for publication. Check out the longlisted authors here.