Young Writers and Publishers Award, Queensland Literary Awards

I am one of four Queensland writers under 30 shortlisted for the Young Writers and Publishers Award as part of the 2021 Queensland Literary Awards.

2021Jonathan O'Brien4 August 2021Award, Shortlist

Have You Seen This Woman?, published by State Library of Queensland

New essay written as part of my role as scribe for the 2021 NEXT LIBRARY Conference, held at State Library of Queensland.

2021Jonathan O'Brien2 August 2021Essay

Issues, published by Voiceworks

New short story, Issues, published in Voiceworks #122 REFLEX.

2021Jonathan O'Brien23 May 2021Fiction

Lavelle, published by STABLE

New essay for Natalie Lavelle’s Physical Perception exhibition published by STABLE art space as part of Brisbane Art Design Festival.

2021Jonathan O'Brien22 May 2021Essay

Queensland Poetry

Designed and launched a brand new website for Queensland Poetry’s new year-round programming.

2021Jonathan O'Brien8 April 2021Website

Flinders University AusStage Prize

My MPhil thesis, The Arts as a Networked Ecosystem, was awarded the Flinders University AusStage Prize.

2021Jonathan O'Brien8 February 2021Award

New Project, Pseudonaja Group

Designed and took on a role at brand new Brisbane-based publishing outfit, the Pseudonaja Group. Launched alongside our A () Zine project.

2020Jonathan O'Brien22 December 2020Website, Role

Glendower Award for an Emerging Queensland Writer, Queensland Literary Awards

My manuscript, Daddy & Other Father Figures, is one of five shortlisted for the Glendower Award for an Emerging Queensland Writer as part of the 2020 Queensland Literary Awards.

2020Jonathan O'Brien5 August 2020Award, Shortlist

New Site Launched, Margi Brown Ash

Designed and launched a brand-new all-in-one website for coach, counsellor, and Brisbane theatre legend Margi Brown Ash.

2020Jonathan O'Brien13 July 2020Website

Lord Mayor's Young and Emerging Artists Fellowships, Brisbane City Council

Awarded one of eight 2020 Lord Mayor's Young and Emerging Artists Fellowships, funding me to undertake a writer’s residency in Ireland.

2020Jonathan O'Brien20 June 2020Fellowship

Blog Post, Making the Most of The Coronavirus Supplement

Blog post breaking down financial planning for low-income individuals receiving JobKeeper and JobSeeker.

You can read the full post here.

2020Jonathan O'Brien20 June 2020Writing

New Site Launched, Lena Lundell Counselling

Designed and launched a brand-new website for Lena Lundell’s private counselling practice on Brisbane’s northside.

2020Jonathan O'Brien20 June 2020Website

New Site Launched, Matilda Awards

Designed and launched a brand-new website for the Matilda Awards, Queensland’s premiere annual theatre awards.

2019Jonathan O'Brien15 January 2020Role

Blog Post, Reading Goal 2019

Blog post featuring a full list of the books I read in 2019, as well as brief reflections on the utility of the reading goal.

You can read the full post here.

2020Jonathan O'Brien12 January 2020Writing

Co-Announcer, Write Offs, 4ZZZ

Co-announcer of Monday morning radio show Write Offs with Liz Witt on Brisbane’s 4ZZZ.

2019Jonathan O'Brien27 November 2019Role

Curator, So It Goes, QUT

Curator of student performance work So It Goes, adapted from Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five.

2019Jonathan O'Brien26 August 2019Role

Featured Artist, National Young Writers' Festival

Selected for the 2019 National Young Writers’ Festival to present across more than four events, including lighthearted readings and instructional workshops.

2019Jonathan O'Brien17 August 2019Festival