I’m a Melbourne-based writer and editor.

My first novel, The Confidence Woman, was published by Allen & Unwin in April 2025, and was shortlisted for the Readings New Australian Fiction prize.

My freelance writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Age, The Saturday Paper, Meanjin, The Big Issue, The Monthly and The Weekend Australian Review.

As a copywriter, I’ve worked on projects for brands and clients including Intrepid Travel, TAC, ahm insurance, the Wheeler Centre, the Neighbourhood Justice Centre and more.

I’m represented by Grace Heifetz at A4 Literary.

Instagram: @squickens

Get in touch: sophiecquick [at] gmail [dot] com