Every Australian writer will be aware of The Australian Writer’s Marketplace - one of those ‘listings’ books like the UK’s Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook. It’s the must-have reference for anyone trying to find places to sell their writing in Australia. What they may not be aware of is the website, AWMOnline. This has all the content of the book (and more) but is searchable. It costs the same to subscribe to AWMOnline as it does to buy the book but, if you ask me, the value you get is much greater.
In a recent attempt to add yet more value for the Australian writer, AWMOnline has established a forum where subscribers can get together and exchange information. It is still very much in its infancy but I have to applaud the effort. Australian writers in particular need electronic fora. Being part of a writing community when you live 250 kms from the nearest city (150 kms from the nearest bookshop!) is not easy. So my hat is off to the Queensland Writers Centre (which publishes The Australian Writer’s Marketplace and runs AWMOnline) for this effort to build an online community of writers.
Which means, if you’re an Australian writer, or want to sell into the Australian market, subscribe to AWMOnline, and then join in the discussions on the forum. The more the merrier!
Hi Graham,
Thanks for the plug! I’m the new AWMonline Coordinator at QWC, and I’m very excited about the opportunities for building online communities to support and encourage writers across Austalia through our forums.
Cheers,
Meg
P.S. Love your blog. I’ve added it to the blogroll on the AWMonline blog, Speakeasy.
My pleasure, Meg, and congratulations on the new job! As for getting on the Speakeasy blogroll, you’ve made my day!
Graham.