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.

I’m a columnist for Spectrum in The Saturday Age. My freelance writing has also appeared in The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, 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