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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 14h

If you’re planning to pitch your work don’t miss this rare opportunity to go behind the pitching process and hear directly from Beverly McWilliams, Ryan Butta and Shelley Burr, all of whom received publishing deals following Literary Speed Dating. Bookings: www.asauthors.org.au/events/pitch...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Vale, Terry Denton. The ASA extends our deep condolences to Terry's family and friends. Terry was a most beloved author, illustrator, and artist. Image credit: Pan Macmillan.

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you want to learn to confidently negotiate rates with clients and organisations, join Melanie Saward in this highly practical one hour session as she shows you how you can advocate for yourself and earn a sustainable living as a freelancer. Book now: www.asauthors.org.au/events/setti...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The ASA has launched our Annual Survey for 2026 and we need to hear from you! The survey is open to all authors and illustrators, including ASA members and non-members. And please share! For more details and to take the survey please visit: www.asauthors.org.au/news/have-yo...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Scholarship is open to writers of adult fiction in ANY genre, and writers of biography. To enter you must be a Full member of the ASA and have previously published a minimum of two books. Applications close 2 October 2026, 4pm AEST. For more info: www.asauthors.org.au/award/blake-...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We encourage you to contact us if you would like guidance on the other avenues available to you, and to make use of our free Member Advice service. If your preferred session is already booked out, make sure you join the wait list. Find out more: www.asauthors.org.au/events/liter...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Last week, authors who are a part of the Anthropic settlement began receiving claims notices. The US Authors Guild is providing updated information to assist authors with next steps. Please follow the link for more: authorsguild.org/news/importa... Image via Authors Guild.

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Australian Society of Authors is delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Barbara Jefferis Award. The winner will be announced at ASA's Colin Simpson Memorial Keynote event in Sydney on Tuesday 10 November 2026. For more information please visit: www.asauthors.org.au/news/announc...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In this one-hour workshop, structural editor Dr Laurel Cohn will explore how creating a map or outline of your story can allow you to see the big picture of your work in a way that will maximise the gains in subsequent drafts. Bookings: www.asauthors.org.au/events/mappi...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Vale, Blanche d'Alpuget. The ASA extends our deep condolences to Blanche's family and friends. In addition to be being a prolific author, Blanche was a former Chair on ASA's Board of Directors. You can read more here: www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09... Image credit: Fair Play Publishing.

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In this practical one hour session, author, academic, and publishing all-rounder Melanie Saward will show you how you can advocate for yourself and earn a sustainable living as a freelancer. Bookings: www.asauthors.org.au/events/setti...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

If you're included in the Anthropic Class Action Settlement and have received an email notice, please read the Writer Beware article on potential incorrect claims. This blog post is being updated live by Writer Beware as they gather more information. Please visit: writerbeware.blog/2026/09/04/a...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The ASA has published a guest article by Dr Terri Janke. The article addresses the cultural theft undertaken to develop the tools, and how ICIP protocols can be compromised when using AI platforms. For full article visit: www.asauthors.org.au/news/writing...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The ASA is thrilled to publish a new resource for authors across all genres looking for advice on how to pitch their project to agents and publishers. Find out more: www.asauthors.org.au/news/asa-pub...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Our August Member Spotlight is Merlinda Bobis. She writes in three languages (English, Filipino, and Bikol) across multiple genres and her latest novel 'In the Name of the Trees' (Spinifex 2025) won the 2026 ACT Literary Award for Fiction. Read more: www.asauthors.org.au/news/member-...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The Scholarship is open to writers of adult fiction in ANY genre, and writers of biography. Applications close 2 October 2026, 4pm AEST. For more information and to apply please visit: www.asauthors.org.au/award/blake-...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Learn how you can craft an impactful non-fiction book proposal, from the expected industry standards you need to know, to how you can identify and clearly communicate your hook and avoid the common mistakes, with award-winning author Rebecca Giggs. Bookings: www.asauthors.org.au/events/pitch...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

What does it take to build a sustainable career as a children’s author, and what does the day to day of that work realistically look like? To book your spot visit: www.asauthors.org.au/events/build... Photo credit: Andrew Fisher

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The ASA has published newly updated AI guidelines for creators with advice on protecting your rights, for both traditional publishing and self-publishing, as well as information about the risks of using AI. Read more: www.asauthors.org.au/artificial-i...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Do you want to nail your pitch to publishers and literary agents? Our four-week Pitch Perfect course is designed to teach you how. To find out more and to book please visit: www.asauthors.org.au/events/pitch...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

If you’ve ever been curious to learn more about the specific considerations and decisions that go into creating a book’s cover, don’t miss freelance book designer and ABDA President George Saad’s rundown of the design process from start to finish. Book now: www.asauthors.org.au/events/behin...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Entries have now closed for the 2026 Barbara Jefferis Awards. We are delighted to share our panel of judges who will be deciding who wins the 50,000 Award. More info please visit: www.asauthors.org.au/award/barbar...

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Jennifer Mills @jennifermills.net.au · 05/08/2026

The @asauthors.bsky.social has published guidelines for creators to help you navigate decisions around the use of generative AI. Know your rights and be aware of the risks! www.asauthors.org.au/artificial-i...

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Artificial intelligence: ASA guidance for creators - Australian Society of Authors

AI offers new opportunities, but also poses significant risks to the creative industries. The development of AI must be carefully regulated.

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

If you’re contemplating how you want to approach publication of your work, don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from an author who has lived through it and benefit from Jess Kitching’s varied experience. Please book via: www.asauthors.org.au/events/my-pa... Photo credit: Jess Howell

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Join award-winning author, editor, and creative writing tutor Maame Blue (@maame_blue) to learn how you can develop your self-editing skills and polish your draft manuscript. Please visit: www.asauthors.org.au/events/the-w... Photo credit: Yellowbelly

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Our July member spotlight is Melbourne based writer Sean Wilson. Read more on the ASA website: www.asauthors.org.au/news/member-... Photo provided by author.

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Red Room Poetry and the ASA are teaming up this National Poetry Month to host a free discussion with Australian industry experts to provide valuable insight into the current status of poetry. Book your spot: www.asauthors.org.au/events/poetr...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Make informed decisions about licensing deals for AI training. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the technological aspects of generative AI training from a leading international expert. Please visit our website to book: www.asauthors.org.au/events/gener... Photo credit: Toby Walsh

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

👏 The ASA applauds the Prime Minister's strong commitment to Australian creators, made today in a speech about shaping artificial intelligence in Australia’s interests.

White text on black background which reads PM Albanese's quote, Australian writers, musicians, artists and journalists must retain ownership and control of their work. Our laws will spell that out, plain as day. An artist’s creative endeavour is their work and their property. No company should use Australian books, music, art or news to build or train AI without the artist’s control. That includes the artist’s control of the price and value of their work. Anything less, is theft.

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Learn how to effectively arrange and refer back to your collected research in this practical one-hour session with award-winning author Jock Serong. Bookings: www.asauthors.org.au/events/now-w...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

This one-hour discussion with novelist and newspaper columnist Melanie La’Brooy will help you determine how you can best juggle a diverse workload and pursue exciting new avenues with your career. Bookings: www.asauthors.org.au/events/how-n...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The ASA is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2026 Tasmanian Writers and Illustrators Mentorship Program! Thanks to Arts Tasmania, this mentorship program is designed to nurture the next generation of literary talent in Tasmania. More details: www.asauthors.org.au/news/2026-ta...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

As this year’s NAIDOC Week theme is Fifty Years of Deadly, it offers us the opportunity to look back at the publishing history of Indigenous Australian fiction for young readers. Register for this free event here: www.asauthors.org.au/events/story...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Read Anna Funder's urgent article in The Guardian today on why we must protect our copyright and ensure creator livelihoods! www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Big tech wants to use Australian creative work to train AI models without permission or payment. It's our creativity. Our culture. Our choice. Don’t sign our rights away. @albomp Our warm thanks to @andygbooks for joining the ASA in our continued fight for creator rights.

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Big tech wants to use Australian creative work to train AI models without permission or payment. It's our creativity. Our culture. Our choice. Don’t sign our rights away. @albomp.bsky.social Our warm thanks to Anna Funder for joining the ASA in our continued fight for creator rights.

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The ASA CEO, Lucy Hayward, was joined yesterday by Anna Funder and Andy Griffiths in Canberra to speak up for creators. Alongside our creative industry colleagues we had a clear message - there is to be no use of our creative work by AI companies without permission and payment.

Lucy Hayward, Andy Griffiths, and Anna Funder standing together in front of a painting at Parliament House.

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

It’s vital to include AI provisions in your publishing contracts to safeguard your interests, provide an overview of AI terminology and the emerging licensing market, as well as set out our recommended AI clauses for your agreements. More details: www.asauthors.org.au/news/asa-pub...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🚨 Authors and illustrators 🚨 Billion dollar tech companies want a hand-out, a free-for-all for our labour and intellectual property to train their AI models. We call on the Australian Government to commit to the future of creativity in this country and not to trade it away.

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Join author and publisher Rachel Bin Salleh, author Sally Rippin, and author Kate Temple to learn what the state of play for Australian KidLit is in 2026. Bookings: www.asauthors.org.au/events/the-s...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Join Wenona Byrne, the Director of Writing Australia, to learn more about the work Writing Australia is doing to improve opportunities and conditions for authors and illustrators. For more details and to register please visit: www.asauthors.org.au/events/writi...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Our June member spotlight is the legendary Mem Fox! Mem is Australia’s foremost writer of picture books for young children. A household name and a favourite author of anyone with little ones in their life, her books have entertained and comforted generations of Australians. Read more:

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Member Spotlight: Mem Fox - Australian Society of Authors

Our June Member Spotlight is Mem Fox, Australia’s foremost writer of picture books for young children.

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Search Australia’s most up-to-date dictionary and thesaurus with a subscription to Macquarie Dictionary Online. ASA members can redeem a 20% discount on the normal subscription price. For more information visit: asauthors.org.au

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The Willoughby Literary Festival is hosting a free session that goes behind the scenes of the publishing world with leading industry voices, including ASA CEO Lucy Hayward, to discover what makes a story stand out. Register: libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Eventbrite/I...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The schedule of the attending publishers and agents for our July Virtual Literary Speed Dating event have been announced! ✨ Pitch Perfect priority bookings will open Monday 22 June, with general bookings opening on Tuesday 23 June. View the schedule: www.asauthors.org.au/pitching-eve...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The new minimum recommended rates of pay for royalties provides greater clarity for creators when time comes for publishing agreements. The rates address high-discounts, rising royalties, and net receipt royalties vs. RRP. Visit our website for more: www.asauthors.org.au/rates-of-pay/

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Our May member spotlight is Angie Faye Martin, a writer, editor, and cultural consultant, of Kooma, Kamilaroi, and European heritage. Her debut novel, Melaleuca recently won the Australian Book Industry Awards Matt Richell Prize for New Writer of the Year. Read more:

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Member Spotlight: Angie Faye Martin - Australian Society of Authors

Our May Member Spotlight is a writer and editor of Kooma, Kamilaroi, and European heritage, Angie Faye Martin.

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Hear what the debut publishing experience entails with first-time authors Jumaana Abdu, Madeleine Cleary, and Angie Faye Martin, who will share what they’ve learned from the experience, and what they are doing to sustain a career as a writer. Bookings: www.asauthors.org.au/events/what-...

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The ASA has updated our model publishing contracts for authors and illustrators, now with revised standard terms and comprehensive AI clauses, to help creators understand their agreements and negotiate with confidence. The AI clauses cover permitted uses of AI in publishing and licensing.

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Australian Society of Authors @asauthors.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

There is still time to book in for our event for National Reconciliation Week! Learn how to engage in respectful collaboration, consultation, and storytelling practices to elevate First Nations stories, with Darren Rix, and co-author, Craig Cormick. Bookings: www.asauthors.org.au/events/telli...

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