Often asked questions
- What is FQ, and what does it do?
- Is FQ supported by a major corporation?
- Do FQ committee members receive payment for their work?
- I'm interested in contributing to one of the FQ initiatives. What's the process?
- Is FQ open to everyone?
- What is Speculative Fiction?
- Who founded FQ?
- If I joined FQ, what would be required of me?
- What accomplishments has FQ made?
- Does FQ focus solely on Queensland?
What is FQ, and what does it do?
Our mission is to foster the growth and appreciation of speculative fiction across all mediums—books, digital content, film, television, games, and beyond. Learn more...
Is FQ supported by a major corporation?
No. Each initiative receives funding through grants from relevant local and state
authorities.
Do FQ committee members receive payment for their work?
No. They're volunteers who generously donate their time to advance Australian Spec Fic.
I'm interested in contributing to one of the FQ initiatives. What's the process?
Excellent. Get in touch. We welcome all assistance.
Is FQ open to everyone?
Anyone keen to champion, promote and support Australian spec-fic authors is warmly invited to become part of our community.
What is Speculative Fiction?
Spec-Fic, or Speculative fiction, refers to all imaginative narratives across any format that depict alternate worlds or possibilities in some manner. Learn more...
Who founded FQ?
FQ was established by members of Vision: a longstanding collective of speculative fiction authors based in Brisbane.
If I joined FQ, what would be required of me?
Only what you're able to contribute. We convene at 5:30pm on the penultimate Monday each month, so your attendance would be valued, and there's consistently an opportunity for you to get involved.
What accomplishments has FQ made?
FQ is delighted to have established, run and championed countless programmes throughout its history. Head to our Projects page for the full breakdown.
Does FQ focus solely on Queensland?
Our emphasis is on cultivating Queensland's author talent, though we're also committed to fostering the broader Australian spec-fic community.
