Victoria
Writers Victoria is all about writing. With members throughout Victoria (and beyond), they are the state’s largest organisation supporting Victorian writers. For more than three decades, Writers Victoria has been a leading provider of information, resources and skills development for our members and the broader writing community.
WorkingType Studio provides print design services, specialising in book design, book cover design, associated book promotional material and websites for authors. Their book design solutions have assisted hundreds of independent authors and publishers over the past twenty years.
The Wheeler Centre is Melbourne’s home for smart, passionate and entertaining public talks on every topic. Across events and a unique collection of videos, podcasts and original writing, The Wheeler Center supports some of Australia’s finest local and international writers and thinkers.
Transit Lounge is an independent press dedicated to the publication of exciting new fiction and non-fiction. Has a particular interest in creative literary publishing that explores the relationships between East and West, entertains and promotes insights into diverse cultures and encompasses diverse genres.
Small publishing company. Specialisation: General, theology, music, religion, biography, academic, history.
Quikmark Media is a boutique PR consultancy specialising in business profile building & national publicity campaigns for non-fiction books.
This fellowship, worth up to $15,000, is awarded annually to writers in the non-fiction fields of biography, autobiography and life writing to further a work in progress. The winner will be supported in their work by the prize and access to facilities from the Faculty of Arts.
The core activity of the Melbourne Writers’ Theatre is script development, which is furthered by means of panel discussions, readings and workshopping of plays by professional directors and actors. Members are encouraged to submit their longer plays for our new, improved panel readings or alternatively to one of our expert dramaturges.
Melbourne Writers Festival brings writers and readers together to be inspired, challenged and thrilled by an intelligent, rousing and diverse program of books and ideas. Since 1986, the organisation has entertained hundreds of thousands of readers as Australia’s boldest literary festival. Based in Melbourne, a UNESCO City of Literature, we provide the inspiration and framework for vital, timely conversations.
MTC is one of the major performing arts companies in Australia, and one of the largest theatre companies in the English-speaking world. Founded in 1953, MTC is also the oldest professional theatre company in Australia, and currently exists as a department of the University of Melbourne.
Quarterly print literary magazine/journal.
Catholic book publisher serving the spiritual and educational needs of individuals, groups and the church as a whole.
Illustrators Australia (IA) is an association of illustrators formed in 1989 for the purpose of promoting illustration and the interests of artists Australia-wide. IA maintains a comprehensive online database of illustrators and members, and produces artists source books, workshops/seminars, newsletters and exhibitions.
Specialises in children’s boardbooks, educational and activity books, adult reference, illustrated and paperback books. Also produces book and video gift boxes, books and DVDs.
HarperCollins Children’s Books (a division of HarperCollins Publishers) is one of the largest and most successful publishers of children’s literature in the world.
An independent publishing and media business working with authors and clients to create high-quality books, magazines, websites and content across platforms. Publishes under imprints: Hardie Grant Books, Hardie Grant Travel, and Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing.
Ford Street is a successful small independent Australian publisher of books for children and young adults. Publishes around fifteen titles a year, ranging from picture books through to novels for older readers. Ford Street’s publisher is renowned Australian author, Paul Collins, who has written extensively for both the local and international markets.
Express Media is a non-profit arts and media organisation that presents media, writing and arts programs for young people. Express Media’s program includes spoken word events, publishing projects, workshops, seminars, exhibitions and other arts and media related activities. Publishes a quarterly magazine, Voiceworks, the premier national magazine for young writers. Contributions are accepted from artists under 25 years old, including prose, poetry, artwork, comics and cartoons.
The Expert Editor is an Australian professional editing and proofreading company offering a range of services for academic, book and business writers.
Eleanor Curtain Publishing specialises in reference and professional development books for primary teachers. The focus is on key curriculum and educational issues with a wide national and international market. All titles are either published under licence or distributed in North America and New Zealand.
Publication featuring articles on classroom management, professional development, IT, law, policy and industry news.
Edit or die is a freelance editing and writing consultancy servicing business, individuals, writers, government and publishers. Manuscript assessments and reports, copy editing and proofreading, indexing, marketing and submission advice, preparation for printing, design and layout, advertising and copy writing. Specialising in fantasy and science fiction, genre novels and self-published books. The business arm of edit or die specialises in technical, scientific, medical, legal, community and government publications.
Australia-wide membership organisation for drama teachers of primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. Offers courses, workshops, access to support systems, resources and information about performances. It is the oldest drama association for teachers in Australia.
The Courier newspaper is delivered within the Ballarat, Buninyong and Creswick region. Topics of interest: local, real estate, motoring, and any material with a Ballarat angle.
Clan Destine Press specialises in Australian genre fiction – crime, historical, horror, urban fantasy, speculative and science fiction, action and adventure, and any combination of these; gay & straight, for adults & young adults.