Writing
The following resources may be useful for writers and publishers.
Tasmanian membership organisations and peak bodies
TasWriters
A not-for-profit organisation that supports literature and writing in all forms and provides up-to-date news about events and opportunities in Tasmania.
National membership organisations and peak bodies
Australian Script Centre
A key organisation providing essential infrastructure services to the theatre sector.
Express Media
A peak organisation for the creation, development and promotion of young Australian writers and text-based artists.
Playwriting Australia
A national peak body for playwriting, with a mission to support the development and promotion of great new Australian writing for performance.
The Australian Literary Agents Association
Provides a public presence and a point of contact for Australian literary agencies.
The Australian Society of Authors
A peak professional association for Australia’s literary creators.
The Australian Writers Guild
Provides professional development and support for performance writers and acts as an advocate on their behalf, to ensure work is properly valued, protected and remunerated.
The Fellowship of Australian Writers
An Australia-wide body with branches in each state, it caters for both established writers and those interested in writing.
Information and resources
Arts Tasmania's arts-e newsbyte
A fortnightly e-newsletter highlighting the latest Tasmanian, national and international arts opportunities as well as industry news.
ArtsHub
A subscription-based online resource for Australian arts workers including news, opportunities and job listings.
Australia Council for the Arts - indigenous protocols
The Australia Council has produced five guides that cover protocols for producing Indigenous Australian media arts, music, performing arts, visual arts and writing.
Australian Poetry
A national peak industry body for poetry. It promotes excellence in Australian poetry and offers programs and opportunities for all Australians to engage with Australian poets and poetry.
Legal deposit in Australia
Provides information on the requirements for the legal deposit of publications in Australian libraries.
National Library of Australia
Provides a lists of general literature websites and a diverse range of information on Australian literature resources, as well as links to other useful websites.
The Australian Writer’s Marketplace
A database directory containing information on writing markets, publishers, agents, industry organisations, awards and courses.
The Children’s Book Council of Australia
A volunteer-run, not-for-profit, organisation supporting children’s and young adult literature.
The Society of Editors (Tasmania)
Aims to help establish and maintain high standards of editing, promote the exchange of ideas and information on professional matters, provide opportunities for professional development and raise government, industry and commercial awareness of the benefits of professional writing and editing.
The Society of Women Writers Tasmania
Provides support and encouragement for women interested in writing in any genre.