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getting started for book illustrators by Donna Rawlins Getting Started for Book Illustrators covers: how to present artwork to publishers and get discovered; information on support groups and places of interest for illustrators; general advice on the illustration production process; and provides a list of Australian publishers of illustrated children's books. 8 pages. Members FREE. Non-members $11.00. GHOSTWRITING AGREEMENT and contact list by Rob Pullan Ghostwriting and Agreement covers: what is ghostwriting?; what to expect from a ghostwriter; a sample agreement for ghostwriting; list of ghostwriters around the country. 8 pages. Members FREE. Non-members $11.00.

short guide to Freelance journalism  by Wilson da Silva The ASA Short Guide to Freelance Journalism helps writers identify newspaper and magazine markets and make submissions. It discusses reviewing, columns and feature-writing and provides information on print and electronic rights. Arranging payment is also covered. 9 pages. Members FREE. Non-members $11.00. Writing for the Children's Book Market by Jill Morris Writing for the Children’s Book Market identifies the various markets for children’s writing and provides strategies for approaching publishers. A list of Australian children’s book publishers is included. 7 pages. Members FREE. Non-members $11.00. Writing for the Children's Educational Book Market by Hazel Edwards Writing for the Children’s Educational Book Market details the primary and secondary school print markets. It give advice on presenting book or series proposals to publishers and discusses curriculum research, topicality and literacy requirements. The paper provides a list of Australian educational publishers. 7 pages. Members FREE. Non-members $11.00. Writing Your Family History by Hazel Edwards Writing Your Family History considers collaborating with family members; exploring publishing options; dramatisation and effective characterisation; and avoiding legal problems. 8 pages. Members FREE. Non-members $11.00. Writing for the Fantasy and Science Fiction Market by Garth Nix Full of tips from a successful author in the genre, Writing for the Fantasy and Science Fiction Market is a guide to preparing and presenting your work to publishers and agents. It included a list of publishers, with contact names, and links for getting assistance. 16 pages. Members FREE. Non-members $11.00. Writing for the Poetry Market by Brian Purcell Writing for the Poetry Market sets out how to build up a body of published work and lists useful contacts and publishers of Australian poetry. 8 pages. Members FREE. Non-members $11.00. Writing for the Romance Book Market by Valerie Parv In Writing for the Romance Book Market, romance writer Valerie Parv discusses how to create memorable heroes and heroines; what conflict really means in a romance novel; and the importance of emotional depth. A list of romance-friendly publishers is included. 6 pages. Members FREE. Non-members $11.00.