useful links
Modern Ink has made a collection of resources for writing and publishing sourced from the internet and non-for-profit organisations such as Writers Digest and Writers SA.
writing help
- Australian Society of Authors: Resources on writing and the writing & publishing industry.The Australian Writers’ Marketplace: Comprehensive listings of contact details and information for publishers, literary agents, magazines, newspapers, industry organisations and awards.
- Writers Bloc: Receive feedback on your writing, read fantastic stories and engage in a community of writers.
- Writer’s Digest: Publishes books, magazines, competitions, conferences and distance education materials for writers who want to polish their skills and hone their craft.
- Writing Festivals: The Australian Writers’ Marketplace provides a handy list of festivals and events, many of which include workshops, panels and other sessions for writers.
- The Ultimate Freelance Writing Career Guide: JobHero supplies a handy list of resources for freelance writers.
- Free download: Writing submission tracker
- Use story in your campaigns
- How to craft a winning entry
articles
writing tools
- AutoCrit: An online manuscript editing tool enabling fiction writers to quickly and effectively self-edit their work anytime, anywhere.
- Grammarly: Finds and corrects up to 10× more mistakes than your word processor.
- Scrivener: A program for writers designed to help compose and structure long and difficult documents, like novels or scripts.
editors
- Australian Society of Authors: Standard rates for writers, contract assessments, paid mentorships and other resources.
- Society of Editors (SA): Database of editors, news and events, meetings, and accreditation exam for editors.
illustrators
- Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators: Information for children’s book writers, awards and grants, conference, meetings and networking, illustrator gallery, and member bookstore.
- Authors and Illustrators SA: Listings of local children’s authors and illustrators available for workshops and presentations.
literary agents
- Australian Literary Agents Association: Public presence and point of contact for Australian literary agencies.
print on demand publishers
online self publishing
crowd funding
legal advice
- Arts Law: Legal services and information for the arts.
- Australian Copyright Council: Legal advice, resources, news, policies and seminars on copyright issues.
- Australian Society of Authors: Standard rates for writers, contract assessments, paid mentorships and other resources.
literary organisations
- Australian Haiku Society: This organisation promotes haiku and welcomes Australian writers into the haiku community.
- Australian Horror Writers Assocation: The Australian Horror Writers Association (AHWA) is a non-profit organisation that provides a unified voice and a sense of community for Australian writers of dark fiction.
- Australian Literary Agents Association: Public presence and point of contact for Australian literary agencies.
- Australian Society of Authors: The society created to protect and promote the professional interests of Australia’s literary creators.
- Australian Writers’ Guild: The professional association for Australian performance writers including film, television, theatre, radio and digital media.
- Carclew: Information, funding, grants, awards, industry training and professional development for young artists (under 26) across disciplines.
- Express Media: Support and development opportunities for young people (under 25) in writing and media.
- Fellowship of Australian Writers: FAW exists to encourage the study and practice of literature in Australia and to improve conditions for Australian writers.
- Friendly Street Poets: Features a complete list of Friendly Street publications, a selection of prize-winning poetry, details of upcoming events and other information.
- Poets’ Union: Non-profit association that promotes poetry throughout Australia and provides a forum for contributions to the development of poetry in all forms.
- Romance Writers of Australia: RWA’s mission is to promote excellence in romantic fiction and to help aspiring writers become published and published authors to maintain and establish their careers.
- The Australian Script Centre: Catalogue of Australia plays (open for submissions) and licensing information.
- The Australian Writers’ Marketplace: Comprehensive listings of contact details and information for publishers, literary agents, magazines, newspapers, industry organisations and awards.
- The Society of Editors : Database of editors, news and events, meetings, and accreditation exam for editors.
funding organisations
- Arts SA: Resources, funding and grants for South Australian artists of all disciplines.
- Asialink: Resources, grants and residencies building and strengthening Australia-Asia engagement.
- Carclew: Information, funding, grants, awards, industry training and professional development for young artists (under 26) across disciplines.
- Copyright Australia: Resources and funding for Australian creators.
- The Australia Council: Funding, news and events for artists of all disciplines.
- Country Arts SA: Funding and programs across regional South Australia.
- Education Lending Rights (ELR) and Public Lending Rights (PLR): Government cultural programs that make payments to eligible Australian creators and publishers.
blogs about writing
- Alexis Grant’s The Write Life provides articles on freelancing, marketing, blogging, self publishing, craft and getting published.
- C.S. Lakin blogs about writing and provides resources for writers on her website.
- Christine Frazier’s Better Novel Project is all about deconstructing bestsellers, discovering what elements they have in common, and using these elements as a backbone for a new master outline.
- Chuck Wendig is a novelist, screenwriter and game designer who blogs his writing advice.
- Darcy Pattison’s Fiction Notes provides writers with tips, strategies and inspiration.
- Jami Gold blogs about all things writing and offers some detailed worksheets for writers.
- Jane Friedman hosts a range of resources on publishing, editing, marketing and freelancing.
- Janice Hardy’s Fiction University provides writing articles on Mondays and Wednesdays; a How They Do It column with visiting authors and publishing professionals on Tuesdays; an Indie Authors column on Thursday, a refresher, rerun article on Fridays; and real life diagnostics on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Jeff Goins shares articles on writing, ideas, marketing and making a difference.
- Joe Bunting’s The Write Practice hosts blog posts on all things writing.
- Jonathan Gunson’s Bestseller Labs contains practical advice on how to get published and how to grow your readership.
- K.M. Weiland can help you structure your story, scenes and character arcs.
- Kristen Lamb blogs to writers of all levels.
- Lauren Sapala writes articles that are meant to nourish, heal, spark, and empower your creative flame.
- Novel Publicity provides marketing, editing, and design services for all authors, regardless of their paths to publication.
- Novel Rocket consists of articles from writers about craft.
- Pub Crawl consists of a group of authors and publishing professionals (formerly known as Let the Words Flow) who blog about all things reading, writing, books.
- Rachel Aaron blogs about writing and selling books.
- Romance University is dedicated to helping romance writers establish and advance their careers.
- The Book Designer covers all aspects of self publishing.
- The Procrastiwriter shares tips perfect for the procrastinating writer.