Resources
This page of Resources has been compiled over time, and many of these links have featured in Monday Gleanings. Every so often new links will be added.
Helpful Organisations
SCBWI Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators http://www.scbwi.org/ and http://australiaeastnz.scbwi.org/
CBCA Children's Book Council of Australia http://cbca.org.au/
ASA Australian Society of Authors https://asauthors.org/
IA Illustrators Australia http://www.illustratorsaustralia.com/
CBCA Children's Book Council of Australia http://cbca.org.au/
ASA Australian Society of Authors https://asauthors.org/
IA Illustrators Australia http://www.illustratorsaustralia.com/
Local Industry Knowledge
Creative Kids Tales http://www.creativekidstales.com.au/
Pass It On, a weekly e-zine http://jackiehoskingpio.wordpress.com/
Pass It On, a weekly e-zine http://jackiehoskingpio.wordpress.com/
Website tips
For Authors
http://janefriedman.com/2012/02/27/effective-author-website/
http://www.spacejock.com.au/AuthorWebsites.html
http://www.yourwriterplatform.com/author-website-elements/
http://www.thewritingplatform.com/2013/02/ten-author-websites-that-really-do-the-business/
For Illustrators
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/symbiartic/2011/09/07/3-marketing-mistakes-young-illustrators-make/
http://zero2illo.com/creating-a-portfolio-website-101/
http://www.aaronbmiller.com/improve-your-illustration-portfolio-website/
http://artbistro.monster.com/benefits/articles/11401-testimonials-equal-a-winning-portfolio-website
For Playwrights
https://www.theaterseatstore.com/blog/writing-for-theater-film
Local playwrights and those with dramatic talents might like to contact Uniting Productions Gosford
They do a play reading once a month, and prefer to showcase the work of local playwrights
https://www.facebook.com/unitingproductionscc
contact info@unitingproductions.org.au
For Poets
https://seatup.com/blog/sit-down-and-write-poetry-resources/
http://janefriedman.com/2012/02/27/effective-author-website/
http://www.spacejock.com.au/AuthorWebsites.html
http://www.yourwriterplatform.com/author-website-elements/
http://www.thewritingplatform.com/2013/02/ten-author-websites-that-really-do-the-business/
For Illustrators
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/symbiartic/2011/09/07/3-marketing-mistakes-young-illustrators-make/
http://zero2illo.com/creating-a-portfolio-website-101/
http://www.aaronbmiller.com/improve-your-illustration-portfolio-website/
http://artbistro.monster.com/benefits/articles/11401-testimonials-equal-a-winning-portfolio-website
For Playwrights
https://www.theaterseatstore.com/blog/writing-for-theater-film
Local playwrights and those with dramatic talents might like to contact Uniting Productions Gosford
They do a play reading once a month, and prefer to showcase the work of local playwrights
https://www.facebook.com/unitingproductionscc
contact info@unitingproductions.org.au
For Poets
https://seatup.com/blog/sit-down-and-write-poetry-resources/
Social Media tips
LinkedIn
http://socialmediatoday.com/socialbarrel/1633616/5-reasons-recruiters-don-t-click-through-your-linkedin-profile
http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/07/using-linkedin-to-connect-with-artists.html
http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/blog-promotion/best-linkedin-tips-for-creative-professionals/
http://socialmediatoday.com/socialbarrel/1633616/5-reasons-recruiters-don-t-click-through-your-linkedin-profile
http://www.artpromotivate.com/2012/07/using-linkedin-to-connect-with-artists.html
http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/blog-promotion/best-linkedin-tips-for-creative-professionals/
Marketing your work
Examples of Book Trailers http://www.mrsmacslibrary.com/book-trailers.html
Press Kits
https://www.standoutbooks.com/author-media-kit/
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2013/04/23/press-kit/
http://www.writing-world.com/promotion/presskit.shtml
Press Kits
https://www.standoutbooks.com/author-media-kit/
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2013/04/23/press-kit/
http://www.writing-world.com/promotion/presskit.shtml
Funding and Grants
Crowd-funding sites
https://www.kickstarter.com
https://www.indiegogo.com/
http://www.rockethub.com/
http://www.pozible.com/
Grants
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants then click on Literature, Visual Arts, Early Career Artists and Producers
http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au/index.php/arts-in-nsw/individual-artists-2/
http://www.visualarts.net.au/grants
http://artstartgrant.com.au/
http://arts.gov.au/funding
https://www.kickstarter.com
https://www.indiegogo.com/
http://www.rockethub.com/
http://www.pozible.com/
Grants
http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants then click on Literature, Visual Arts, Early Career Artists and Producers
http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au/index.php/arts-in-nsw/individual-artists-2/
http://www.visualarts.net.au/grants
http://artstartgrant.com.au/
http://arts.gov.au/funding
Getting your work ready for submission
Editing
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/what-to-look-for-when-editing-your-manuscript
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/editing.htm
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/what-to-look-for-when-editing-your-manuscript
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/editing.htm
Articles to read
Online Portfolio sites for Illustrators
The Style File http://www.thestylefile.com/
Children's illustrators http://www.childrensillustrators.com/
Hire an Illustrator http://www.hireanillustrator.com/i/
Children's illustrators http://www.childrensillustrators.com/
Hire an Illustrator http://www.hireanillustrator.com/i/
Last updated 3 Feb 2022
