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25.01.2022 The Griffith Review has launched a new writing competition and entries are now open See below for more details

25.01.2022 ICYMI: At some point in your author or illustrator journey you will be faced with the question ‘Can you do a talk for us on your work?’ If you are like most creatives this will send a shiver down your spine and have you running for the hills. But it doesn't have to! Join us for Talking Strategies: Speaking Authors, Speaking Illustrators on Wed 25 November at 12pm and learn a 6-step strategy to boost your presenting confidence and ensure you nail your talk every time! Find out more and book here: https://www.asauthors.org/.../talking-strategies-online...

22.01.2022 ICYMI: Tony Birch will be presenting the Colin Simpson Lecture tomorrow night! Tony will speak about 'The Power of Writing (and Reading): how a writer is made' in a free online event which will be streamed at 6:00pm on YouTube Read more here: https://asauthors.org//tony-birch-to-present-colin-simpson

22.01.2022 For the first time ever, ALIA is offering institutional registration packages to attend the ALIA Information Online 2021 conference. Regos close 1 Feb 2021. http://bit.ly/2xMyOze #InfoOnline21

20.01.2022 The 2021 Emerging Writers’ Festival Artist call-out is now open! Their mission is to champion, develop and promote new writing talent, no matter your age or experience. Writers and storytellers of all forms are welcome! EoIs close 9 December. Apply here: https://emergingwritersfestival.org.au/artist-call-out/

17.01.2022 Today is the day! Pick up an Aussie book and celebrate Australian Reading Hour with us #AustraliaReads

16.01.2022 The 2021 CA/ASA Award Mentorship Program opens on 16 December 2020! Now into its third year, this program awards free mentorship packages to 20 winners each year. Find out more here: https://www.asauthors.org/services/award-mentorships-2

16.01.2022 The Blake-Beckett Trust Scholarship closes for applications at 5pm AEDT today! If you've previously published two books and are working on a new manuscript, you can apply for this scholarship worth $20,000 Find out more here: https://www.asauthors.org//the-blake-beckett-trust-scholar

15.01.2022 ICYMI: This year the Barbara Jefferis Award ceremony will be streamed online and you're invited to attend! The celebration will take place at 4pm AEDT on 18 Nov, and will be hosted by Bri Lee- don't forget to save the date! Find out more here: https://asauthors.org//youre-invited-to-the-barbara-jeffer

14.01.2022 Want to stay up to date with the latest professional development training and events at the ASA? Sign up to our monthly events newsletter here: https://www.asauthors.org/about-us/signup-to-our-newsletter

13.01.2022 We're thrilled to see that this Friday authors Helen Garner, Charlotte Wood, and Christos Tsiolkas will headline the first hearing of the Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia's creative and cultural industries and institutions The ASA has completed a lengthy submission to the Inquiry on the value of Australian literature, the challenges facing authors and the steps the Government needs to take to ensure the sustainability of Australian writing and illustrating. We will share ...our submission with you as soon as it is published on the Government website. Stay tuned! Read more here: https://aph.gov.au//Helen_Garner_Christos_Tsiolkas_to_head

13.01.2022 We are the peak national organisation for authors and illustrators and have a knowledgeable team able to answer your queries. Do you have a question about writing or publishing? Check our advice service here: https://www.asauthors.org/forms/command/display_form

13.01.2022 ICYMI: Do you want to learn how to nail your pitch to publishers? Join us for Pitch Perfect - the multi-day course designed to answer all your questions on how to find the best publication outcome for your work. Find out more and book here: https://asauthors.org//pitch-perfect-how-to-prepare-yourse

11.01.2022 The Blake-Beckett Trust Scholarship application deadline has been extended until 5pm AEDT 26 November! If you've previously published a minimum of two books, with a new manuscript underway, you are eligible to apply for the scholarship worth $20,000 More here: https://www.asauthors.org//the-blake-beckett-trust-scholar

07.01.2022 Over the past few weeks we've been struck by the groundswell of concern about the sustainability of writing careers in Australia, and the high number of writers/illustrators speaking out about all the challenges authors face to earn a living. We are thankful to the authors who assisted us in preparing our submission to the Federal Inquiry, and also to the many authors who made their own submissions. We ask our members to join in these important conversations and to continue... the call to action from Government. Read more here: https://www.asauthors.org/news/authors-leading-the-charge

06.01.2022 The ASA has warned that the sustainability of Australian writing careers is under threat, calling for an overhaul in investment and support in a submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Creative & Cultural Industries. Read the submission here: https://www.asauthors.org//asa-warns-government-sustainabi

05.01.2022 'Without an overhaul in the way the government invests in and supports our writers, says the Australian Society of Authors, the sustainability of their careers is under threat.' Read more here:

03.01.2022 The ASA has co-signed a letter objecting to Audible's practice of deducting earned royalties from authors' accounts when subscribers return/exchange books Read more about #Audiblegate here: https://publishingperspectives.com//international-authors/ We encourage authors to sign the letter calling for the end of this practice here: https://www.authorsguild.org//sign-our-letter-and-tell-au/

02.01.2022 Missed the 2020 Colin Simpson Memorial Lecture last night? Not to worry! You can watch Tony Birch's moving discussion of 'The Power of Writing (and Reading): how a writer is made' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5n9qs9WbbM&t=260s

01.01.2022 "Audible has changed, but not reversed, a controversial policy that allowed listeners to return or exchange audiobooks, with the cost deducted from writers’ royalties rather than absorbed by the Amazon-owned company, after thousands of authors protested." Read more here: https://www.theguardian.com//audible-adjusts-terms-after-r

01.01.2022 Reminder: the ASA/CA Award Mentorship Program closes for entries on 31 January! If you're a writer or illustrator don't miss out on your chance to win one of 20 mentoring packages. Find out more and apply here: https://asauthors.org/services/award-mentorships-2