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ACT Writers' Centre (more info)
The website of the ACT Writers' Centre provides information about workshops, books you can purchase from the Centre via mail order, a calendar of significant literary events in the ACT, information on competitions and awards, profiles of authors in t...
Angell Productions (more info)
This website provides information on books written by Barbara Angell, including 'A Woman's War' and 'The Coral Browne Story'.
Magazine of student writing produced by undergraduate students in all the degrees and postgraduate students in the Master of Art Administration at the College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales
Auslan - SignPlanet.net (more info)
This website provides information about Australian Sign language (Auslan), including educational resources.
AustLit: The Australian Literature Resource (more info)
AustLit offers libraries, students, teachers and researchers a single entry point to enhanced high quality scholarly print and electronic information and full text resources about Australian literature in all genres.
Australian Centre for Youth Literature (more info)
The Centre is committed to the promotion of books and reading for young people, through its unique events-based program and advisory work.
Australian Literary Studies (more info)
Australian Literary Studies is a refereed journal which publishes critical articles on Australian literature of value to scholars in the field of Australian literature. The website provides contributor's details, tables of contents of previous issues...
Australian National Dictionary Centre (more info)
The Australian National Dictionary Centre site offers information on the research centre dedicated to describing, analysing, and publishing Australian English.
Australian Society of Authors (ASA) (more info)
Official site about The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) which promotes and protects the professional interests of Australian literary creators. Through the website you can find out what the ASA does, how to become a member, ASA publications, news...
This site provides writers with an opportunity to publish their work online for others to read and enjoy as well as having the opportunity to be discovered by the publishing industry. It also provides access to valuable information on how to improve ...
Website for Australian author Christine Harris. Includes profile information, a newsletter with tour dates, book titles and descriptions, contact and booking information.
The Galley Club is the link between the publishing and printing industries, providing a forum for ideas exchange on technical and other issues impacting upon them. The Club has fostered excellence in publishing for more than 25 years. Through ongoing...
Ipswich Festival of Children's Literature (more info)
A biennial festival catering for children, young adults, teachers, librarians, writers and illustrators, held in September. It has 'Meet the author' and illustrator sessions, as well as hands-on workshops.
Jan Cornall Writing Workshops (more info)
Jan Cornall is a writer, performer, teacher, and facilitator. Jan also runs 'Write Here, Write Now' Workshops and Retreats.
Manuscripts Online (more info)
Manuscripts Online is a professional manuscript assessment service for writers of fiction and non-fiction manuscripts welcoming writers of all levels of experience and catering for all genres. Visit the website for submission and fee details, testimo...
Moonspinners Writer's Page (more info)
The home page for author Maureen M. McMahon. A forum for creative writers of all levels. Provides support, information on Maureen's novels and a personalized creative writing tutorial.
National Literacy and Numeracy Week (more info)
National Literacy and Numeracy Week is an Australian Government initiative, run in collaboration with state and territory governments, which aims to showcase the work school communities are undertaking to improve literacy and numeracy skills, recogni...
Offbeatrips Travel and Tourism Journalism (more info)
Freelance Travel Writing Course revealing a comprehensive insight into freelance travel journalism, encompassing writing, photography, sponsorship and marketing. Find out more online.
Society of Editors ( Queensland ) (more info)
The Society of Editors (Queensland) Inc. is an association of professional editors, and who are dedicated to fostering the highest standards of language, communication and publishing. Through the activities they offer, and the festivals, competitions...
Storytelling in Australia (more info)
Maintained by storyteller Daryll Bellingham, the site links to various storytelling sites around the world, contacts for storytelling organisations, events, notes on the art of storytelling, and examples of stories created by students in schools and ...
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