Australian Crime Writers Association
The Australian Crime Writers Association is dedicated to promoting greater recognition for crime, thriller and mystery writing in Australia and to protect the general professional interests of all creators of crime and mystery works.
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Australian Publishers Association
The Australian Publishers Association (APA) is the national representative body for the Australian publishing industry.
They champion the interests of Australian publishers, support industry development and learning, and promote the value of books and reading to Australian society.
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Australian Society of Authors
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) is here for all Australian writers and illustrators – aspiring, emerging, and established.
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Australian Writers’ Resource
Australian Writers’ Resource provides links and information about competitions, publishers, writers’ groups and other relevant resources for Australian authors.
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Australian Writers’ Centre
Writing is its own reward, but the more you learn, the richer and more satisfying it becomes.
According to the Australian Writers’ Centre (AWC): “whether you’d like to improve your skills, discover a new career, or simply find your creative community, this is the ultimate place to pursue your writing passion.”
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Children’s Book Council of Australia
The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) is a national not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation that aims to engage the community with literature for young Australians.
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Furious Fiction
Furious Fiction is a monthly short story competition run by Australian Writers’ Centre. From their website:
“On the first weekend of each MONTH, we invite you to put your storytelling skills to the test in the ultimate writer-takes-all short story challenge. Armed only with our bonus tips, challenge criteria and your creativity, your job is to race the clock to come up with your best 500 words-or-fewer story in just 55 hours.
It’s fast, it’s fun and it’s free… Welcome to Furious Fiction!”
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Mono Unlimited
Mono Unlimited is a sponsor of Fernhill Writers’ Group, having designed the Fernhill website. Mono Unlimited offers a range of services relevant to authors, including website design, editing, and book layout and publishing.
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Writers Victoria
Writers Victoria is a not-for-profit incorporated association. With members throughout Victoria (and beyond), they are the state’s largest organisation supporting Victorian writers.
Writers Victoria supports and connects writers at all stages of development.
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