Subjects
Use subject headings to browse for relevant material in the Library catalogue. Here are a few to get you started:
Collection highlights
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Complete Writing for Children Course: Teach Yourself
by Publication Date: 2014 -
Juicy writing: inspiration and techniques for young writers
by Publication Date: 2008 -
You can write a novel kit
by Publication Date: 2008 -
Transcending Boundaries: writing for a dual audience of children and adults
by Publication Date: 2012
Who is the guest blogger right now on "Inside a dog"?
"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside a dog it's too dark to read." - Groucho Marx
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For authors
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Australian Writers' CentreWriting courses, blogs, podcasts, competitions, writer interviews, writing news and grammar Q&As.
Festivals
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Emerging Writers’ Festival"Each year the Emerging Writers’ Festival brings writers, editors, publishers and literary performers together with the reading public..." - About the Emerging Writers’ Festival
Search starters
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Try a keyword search in the Library Catalogue to find relevant information. For example:
Australian publishing
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Australian Horror Writers Association"... non-profit organisation that formed unofficially in 2003 as a way of providing a unified voice and a sense of community for Australian writers of dark fiction, while helping the development and evolution of this genre within Australia" - About Us
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Australian Publishers Association (APA)"...the peak industry body for Australian book, journal and electronic publishers" - About Us page
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Australian Society of Authors (ASA)'...the professional association for Australia's literary creators' - Society website.
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Express MediaA not-for-profit writing and media organisation for young artists, based at the Wheeler Centre in Melbourne. John Marsden has been the organisation's patron since 2005.
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Illustrators AustraliaPortfolios of Australian illustrators of children's books
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Society of Children's Book Writers and IllustratorsAustralian and New Zealand Chapter
"... a professional organisation that acts as a network for children's authors, illustrators, editors and publishers. There are over 22,000 members in more than 70 regions worldwide"
For permission guidelines see:
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Hardshell PublishingSelf Publishing
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Working Title PressSee the Contact Us section for submitting manuscripts.
"...a small award-winning, independent Australian publishing house that specialises in quality picture books and non-fiction for children between the ages of 0–12" - About the Publisher
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Writing and publishing tips and advice
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Australian Writers' CentreWriting courses, blogs, podcasts, competitions, writer interviews, writing news and grammar Q&As.
International awards
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Astrid Lindgren Memorial AwardPresented every year this award is the biggest international children's and young adult literature award in the world. The award is presented groups or individuals such as authors, illustrators, oral storytellers and those active in the promotion of reading.
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Newbery MedalThis is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (American Library Association) to an author.
