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Who'll Come A Waltzing Matilda With Me (more info)
This site aims to reveal some of the important primary and secondary sources that have informed the stories, myths and interpretations behind the song 'Waltzing Matilda', AustraliaÆs best known and much loved national song.
Why Bother with Patrick White (more info)
Site dedicated to the life of Patrick White, Australian author. Read an account of his life, view photos, and discover more about Australian literary heritage.
Publishers for authors wishing to self publish. The website provides industry news, information on how to self publish, self publishing successes, and bookshop. Sponsors of the annual Fast Books prizes for self published books with the New South Wale...
Wordbox: for young Australian writers and readers (more info)
Wordbox is a national resource listing Australian writing competitions, opportunities, literary events, workshops and reading activities for school-aged Australians.
The Central West Writers' Centre provides development and promotion services for literary activity in rural Australia in the central west of New South Wales. On the website you can find information on upcoming events, the committee of management of t...
World Congress of Poets - Australia (more info)
The World Congress of Poets was formed in 1969, and has world gatherings every year. This site contains information on the eleventh congress meeting held in Sydney in 2001.
Information on all aspects of writing including articles for those who write for fun or for profit, a free online writing course, vocab quizzes, essay-writing tips for students, and tips for parents to help their children with writing. The site also ...
Write21 is an Australian based resource centre for writers in the 21st century. Various articles aim to provide writers, especially new writers, with an insight into the world of fiction writing, and the site provides links to more comprehensive writ...
Professional writers and editors online. Provides services for writers and informative listings of writers so that people can locate the right writer for their specific needs.
Writer's Bookcase is a mail order/Internet bookshop specialising in books for writers, editors, self-publishers and lovers of language.
Yorke Peninsula Writers Group (more info)
The Yorke Peninsula Writers Group aims to encourage and assist fellow members to develop their writing skills through workshops, presentations and collaboration on an annual publication.
Young Australians' Best Book Awards Council (more info)
The website of the Victorian Children's Choice Book Awards Program - the award that is decided exclusively by young readers themselves. YABBA encourages young readers to consider, discuss and express their opinions on Australian fiction books. The si...
Zeus Publications Australia (more info)
Australian publisher of e-books in most genres, including poetry and fiction. New author submissions are welcome. Check out the titles available and order online.
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