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2016 – Issue 6 – Dec 16 to Jan 17 – Beyond the Page


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[…] information about special events and writing groups can now b e found online. Calendar: writersvictoria.org.au/calendar Writing groups: writersvictoria.org.au/resources/writing-groups Features Ask an ALAA Agent: How do High Discount Royalties Work? 6 Working With Words Maria Takolander 10 The Inescapable Conclusion Tim Ferguson 12 The Change Room Andy Jackson 15 Open Up, Stand Up Benjamin Solah […]

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How to approach a publisher


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[…] all manner of books.

Publishers are responsible for all the processes associated with taking a book from a manuscript into bookstores. This includes editing, typesetting, design, printing, marketing, promotion and distribution. A ‘signed’ author usually receives a small advance payment from the publisher and then royalties from sales once the publisher earns back the advance.

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The Victorian Writer Dec 2016/Jan 2017


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  Featuring: Tim Ferguson on comedy writing, Jenny Darling on high discount royalties, Benjamin Solah on the open mic experience, Maria Takolander on careers for writers, Myfanwy McDonald on international residencies and Richard Holt on words out of context. There’s also poetry by Andy Jackson and new writing by Claire Varley, Eugen Bacon and Paola Balla, and more. Download here.

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2024 Text Prize


By: Text Publishing

[…] writing is an annual $10,000 prize awarded to an outstanding unpublished manuscript. The winner will be announced in mid-2024 and will receive a publishing contract with us at Text, and a 10,000 advance against royalties.  Submissions close 26 February, 5pm. For more information about the prize and how to enter, visit Text Publishing’s website here.

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Self-Publishing


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[…] excellent results. It is a small business venture that can allow authors greater control over the creation of their book together with the potential to retain higher royalties. Survey results indicated active involvement in each stage of book production remained the leading reason members wanted to self-publish. What do I do if I want […]

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Australia’s literary sector joins creative industries in calling for an urgent boost to Australia Council funding


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By: Writers Victoria

[…] well beyond the next six months,” says Olivia Lanchester, CEO of Australian Society of Authors. “We’re forecasting a slowing of acquisitions, scarce international rights sales and poor royalties in late 2020/early 2021 for a group already on extremely low earnings.” “Longer term investment in writers, via the Australia Council, is important for recovery. In […]

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An open letter from Australia’s arts industry


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By: Writers Victoria

[…] partnership. But live streaming or digitising work isn’t always an option, and it comes with its own pitfalls. Artists and organisations are foregoing ticket sales, copyright payments, royalties and all the other ways that their income is generated. Compounding this, ditching content quotas for Australian drama, documentaries and kids’ programming cuts incomes at a time when […]

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