Writing and Editing
For great advice, newsletters, courses and much, much more, the following sites are well worth a visit:
- Australian Writer’s MarketplacePreditors and Editors (US-based, a good site for advice on getting published and learning how to spot publishing scams.)
- ACT Writers Centre
- NSW Writers Centre
- Sydney Writers Centre
- Varuna Writers Centre (NSW)
- NT Writers Centre
- Qld Writers Centre
- SA Writers Centre
- Tas Writers Centre
- Victorian Writers Centre
- Writing WA
- Canberra Society of Editors (ACT)
- Society of Editors (NSW)
- Society of Editors (SA)
- Society of Editors (Tas)
- Society of Editors (Vic)
- Society of Editors (WA)
Publishers
Most publishers will list their own manuscript submission guidelines on their websites. However, there’s gold to be found in them thar hills; some publishers have gone further and set up online communities, forums and newsletters for aspiring writers.
Authors
Many authors have their own websites and write their own blogs. A lot of them use these as platforms to talk about writing and getting published. Apart from being well-written and entertaining reading, these can provide valuable insight into the world of publishing.
Business and Law
Commonly used sites that you may find helpful:
