Angelo Loukakis commences as ASA executive director
Angelo Loukakis, writer, editor, publisher, teacher and literary activist, has commenced work as executive director of the Australian Society of Authors. Read more about Angelo here...
Adelaide Members invited to meet the new director
Come and meet Angelo Loukakis at an informal drinks gathering at the SA Writers' Centre, 187 Rundle Street on Thursday 11 Feb, from 4.30 pm, or over dinner at Cafe Michael 2 (204 Rundle St) from 6pm. Please book through Kris Clarke via email or 02 9318 0877 by 9 Feb.
ASA Medal Awarded
The ASA congratulates author Hazel Edwards, who has been awarded the 2009 ASA Medal. More here...
Amended Google Settlement
ASA Chair Rob Pullan will be the Australian class representative for the amended Google Books settlement. More here...
ASA Members Victors in Parallel Importation Debate
The ASA congratulates its members and our colleagues in the Australian publishing industry in their united, sustained and ultimately successful campaign to retain territorial copyright. “The ASA membership has once again demonstrated its quiet strength,” ASA Executive Director Dr Jeremy Fisher declared. Read the full story here...
Barbara Jefferis Award 2010
Entries for the Barbara Jefferis Award 2010 have now closed. The shortlist will be announced on International Women's Day, 8 March 2010. Details here.
ASA Professional Development Seminars 2010
Seminars for the first quarter of 2010 have been announced. Seminars include:
- Capitalise on Creativity (Adelaide)
- Legal Matters (Perth)
- Becoming an Authorpreneur (Perth)
- Not Just Child's Play (Hobart)
Full details here.
Australian Book Contracts, 4th Edition
Brand new edition hot off the press! Get yours 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.
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ASA Papers Updated
All ASA Papers & Contracts have now been upgraded and updated. Papers/contracts are available for FREE download by members, or purchase by non-members. Topics include:
1. Getting Started for Book Illustrators
2. Ghostwriting Agreement and Contacts
3. Short Guide to Freelance Journalism
4. Writing for the Children's Book Market
5. Writing for the Science Fiction and Fantasy Market
6. Writing for the Romance Book Market
Click here for the full list.
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