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Call for Illustrators: Bologna Children's Book Fair
An opportunity to submit your work for consideration for the Australian exhibit at Bologna 2011. Details here.
Survey: Australian authors and copyright
Francina Cantatore, a PhD candidate at Bond University, is assembling a national sample of authors' perceptions, knowledge and viewpoints on copyright, and has asked ASA members to complete a brief survey. More here. |
ASA Mentorship Program
Information, mentors' registers and application forms for the 2011 ASA Mentorship Program are now available. Applications open on Friday 1 October 2010 and close on Friday 29 October 2010. Full details here.
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Next ASA Seminar:
• Writing in the Digital Age
10 September, Sydney
Therese Fingleton leads authors through a dialogue to discover ways to extend their creativity and reach new audiences in the digital era, with opportunities to experiment in a practice session.
More Professional Development Seminars
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Position Vacant
ASA is seeking a Business Manager. This is a short term contract (October 2010 to January 2011). Applications close Monday, 13 September 2010. Job description and application details here.
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The Australian Writer's Marketplace 2011/2012
The brand new edition contains more than 2,300 listings with submission and contact details for magazines, newspapers, publishers, agents, literary awards, competitions, fellowships and grants. Get your copy here. |
Getting published? Get advice first!
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The ASA's Contract Assessment Service offers members expert advice for a flat fee of $110.
Our experienced contract advisor Susan Bridge will examine your contract clause-by-clause and give you expert industry advice. If our advice is not to sign – it’s free.
See Contract Assessment Service and Contract FAQs for details, or call (02) 9318 0877.
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Marketing: The Author as Brand Name
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A DVD of the 25 November 2009 seminar is now available.
The two-disc set includes:
• Creating a web presence by author Pamela Freeman
• Working with your bookseller by Scott Whitmont
• Making publicity work for you by Benython Oldfield
Full details and orders here |
Launching a Book?
As a service to members, the ASA can publicise your book launch on this website. Click here for details.
Great Advice for Emerging Authors
Expert information available - go to our publications page for details, or download a FREE paper here.
News Archive
Click here to refer to past ASA news items.
Website
We make every effort to keep this site up to date and error-free. If you find an omission or a dead link, or would like to have an event listed in the Calendar section (at the ASA's discretion), please email Lachlan Jobbins, Communications Officer.
Renewing Your Membership Online
Log in to the website using the "Member Log In" button to the left, and you can renew your membership online. Contact the ASA office if you do not have your log-in details. |
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