Join Dr Olivia Ong, an author, practising physician, and professional speaker as she guides you through navigating the process of writing, publishing and publicising your personal story. Bookings: www.asauthors.org.au/events/memoi...

Our October Member Spotlight is Beverley McWilliams, multiple award-winning children’s writer based in South Australia. Read our interview with Beverley: www.asauthors.org.au/news/member-...

In this one hour conversation, fantasy author Maithree Wijesekara will share what she’s gleaned from her path to publication, from writing and researching to querying agents and selecting the right home for her work. Bookings: www.asauthors.org.au/events/my-pa... Photo provided by presenter.

Join Bernard Caleo to learn what exactly goes into the creation of a graphic novel or comic manuscript. To register for the event please visit: www.asauthors.org.au/events/what-... Image credit: Tiffany Garvie.

A group of other formidable Australian authors and book industry representatives, including the ASA's CEO Lucy Hayward, attended a Joint Select Committee hearing to oppose any watering down of copyright law in favour of Big Tech. Lucy Hayward's full script: www.facebook.com/share/v/1E5x...

Author Markus Zusak attended a Joint Select Committee hearing to oppose any watering down of copyright law in favour of Big Tech. Markus Zusak's full script: www.facebook.com/share/v/1E9M... Image credit: Hugh Stewart

Professor Anna Funder addressed a Joint Select Committee hearing to oppose any watering down of copyright law in favour of Big Tech. Professor Anna Funder's full script can be read on the ASA Facebook page: www.facebook.com/share/v/19oq... Image provided by author.

Dr Charlotte Wood addressed a Joint Select Committee hearing to oppose any watering down of copyright law in favour of Big Tech. Full written script can be read on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/share/v/1Kyh... Image credit: Diana Nguyen

Authors oppose watering down copyright law for Big Tech at Parliamentary Inquiry. Our sincere thanks to Anna Funder, Charlotte Wood, and Markus Zusak for generously giving their time to speak up for creators. Read full article: www.asauthors.org.au/news/authors...

The ASA phone line will not be operational as we host our Virtual Literary Speed Dating event this week on Wednesday 21 and Friday 23 October. Please visit our contact us page on our website to email us or call us on an alternative day should you need assistance. We appreciate your patience.

The ASA has launched our Annual Survey for 2026 and we need to hear from you! There are prizes to be won! For more details and to take the survey please visit: www.asauthors.org.au/news/have-yo...

ABC Radio National's Top 100 Australian Books have been announced! Congratulations to all the authors honoured on the list, as well as to the countless creators who deserve to be recognised for their enormous contribution to Australian literature.

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Radio National's Top 100 Australian Books is here. Vote for your favourites and listen on Sat 17 and Sun 18 October as we count down your votes.

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Learn how you can hold onto a simple spark of inspiration and turn it into a strong, workable story premise with author, freelance writer, and mentor Kylie Orr. Bookings: www.asauthors.org.au/events/how-t...

The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) is delighted to announce Tegan Bennett Daylight (tigswrites) as the 2026 ASA Medal recipient. To read more on this announcement visit our website: www.asauthors.org.au/news/tegan-b...

Tegan Bennett Daylight awarded 2026 ASA Medal - Australian Society of Authors

We are thrilled to share that Tegan Bennett Daylight, one of Australia's most beloved authors, has been awarded the 2026 ASA Medal!

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Everything quoted here has been said by a big tech firm in documents released as part of copyright litigation in the United States. They've told us what they really think about their unprecedented theft from creative workers and destructively scanning millions of books.

Join us for the ASA’s night of nights to hear from highly-acclaimed author and academic, Dr Debra Dank. On the evening we will also be announcing the winner of the 2026 Barbara Jefferis Award and presenting the 2026 ASA Medal. Seats are limited so please RSVP: www.asauthors.org.au/events/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. To access this benefit head to your member dashboard.

Apparently Australian laws requiring permission & payment make it "impossible" for Anthropic to train AI. Diminishing our rights to allow billion dollar companies to continue their extractive practices here is tantamount to wage theft for the creative industries: www.theguardian.com/media/2026/o...

OpenAI has ‘work to do to rebuild trust’ in Australia, executive tells AI inquiry

Anthropic tells inquiry it ‘never tried to dictate’ Australian copyright rules as the ABC says copyright laws do not need changing

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In this practical one-hour session, Nerrilee Weir, the Director of Bold Type Agency, and industry leader on selling rights, will provide you with an insider’s guide to understanding, valuing, and selling rights in the global publishing marketplace. Bookings: www.asauthors.org.au/events/selli...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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-...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...