Library: Professional writing and editing: Working in the industry

Pathways and advice

Bendigo TAFE Apprenticeships - Contacts and Useful Links
For Bendigo Students: A list of useful contacts and links for apprentice support
Information for schools
Training programs, study options and support services that can help students achieve their potential.
Kangan Institute Apprenticeships and Traineeships
For Kangan Students: Talk to us about starting an apprenticeship or traineeship. All the information you need is here

Kanopy online stream - what to expect from a literary agent

In this video examine the pros and cons to using literary agents, and learn how the responsibilities and obligations of literary agents have evolved.

The Publishers weekly trade magazine

PW - heart of the trade
Publishers Weekly, familiarly known in the book world as PW and "the bible of the book business," is a weekly news magazine focused on the international book publishing business.

Libraries as part of the book industry

Australian library and information association
Australian libraries provide valuable support for Australian authors and publishers in many ways. ALIA the national peak body for library professionals, is as relevant to the the writer, editor and publisher, as the librarian. Learn how libraries are opening spaces, for storytelling, conference and writing.

Kanopy online stream - working with your publisher

In this video learn a out what most aspiring writers do when they get to this point in the publication process, it's also important to know what will be expected of you once a publisher agrees to move forward.

Industry bodies & alliances

Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance
Built on integrity and powered by creativity, MEAA is the largest and most established union and industry advocate for Australia’s creative professionals.
Australian society of authors
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) is the professional organisation, community and voice of Australia’s writers and illustrators.
Directory of authors
A directory of Australian writing and editing professionals. It accompanies an impressive collection of tools to inform and guide the student and aspiring professional.
Australian Publishers Association
The Australian Publishers Association (APA) is the national body responsible for representing the Australian publishing industry and for promoting the importance of the published word to the educational, social, cultural and intellectual life of Australia.
University of Sussex - writing style for reports
This link will take you to a skills hub, and an extensive list of associations and career choices which rely on report writing as formal communication, research and catalyst for change

Bendigo TAFE acknowledges their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of the Dja Dja Wurrung and the Yorta Yorta People. The institute respects traditional custodians, Elders and their cultural heritage.

Kangan Institute acknowledges their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. The institute respects traditional custodians, Elders and their cultural heritage.

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Professional writing and editing: Working in the industry

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News Literacy : the Keys to Combating Fake News

The Art of the Novel

Writing your plan for small business success

Developing Effective Research Proposals

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