Published by the Queensland Writers Centre, The Australian Writer's Marketplace has every contact you will ever need to succeed in writing and publishing in Australia.
“If I was starting out now it’s the first thing I’d buy.” Nick Earls
The Australian Writer's Marketplace is a directory and burgeoning online community for writers. Available as both a print edition and an online subscription via AWMOnline [www.awmonline.com.au].
Our database has listings of:
- writing markets
- publishers
- agents
- publishing services
- writers' services (editors, manuscript appraisers, etc)
- industry organisations
- awards, competitions and grants
- courses and events
What it covers
The Australian Writer’s Marketplace is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the writing and publishing industry. Alongside a database of listings, AWMOnline contains:
- major Australian literary competitions
- Regular industry forums with national and international guests
- Regular online networking forums
- AWMOnline's Speakeasy blog, which has been named number 18 in the 50 Top Writing Blogs in Australia.
- Weekly online writing races at 7:45pm each Tuesday night AEST, facilitated by published writers. You'll be amazed at how motivated you are when you are writing alongside your online writing buddies in a writing race!
- Monthly newsletter of industry updates and opportunities
- Current essays from industry professionals on popular topics
Cost
Please visit AWMOnline to view costs for the online subscription. Or to purchase a print edition visit QWC's online shop.
Contact
Sign up for AWM's free monthly newsletter or visit the AWM national blog, Speakeasy.
To become a subscriber or list your business/event, please speak to The Australian Writer's Marketplace
Coordinator, Meg Vann on 07 3839 1243 or via mvann@qwc.asn.au.
"I refer to The Australian Writer’s Marketplace constantly. I love this guide. If it were legal (and not creepy) I’d marry it." Rebecca Sparrow
"This is such a great resource – THE best book on being published in Australia. Find out where there’s a niche, a market, a publisher who’s right for your talents. Good Luck!" Di Morrissey