ABIA 2026 Book Award nominations close tonight
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
There’s still some time to submit your entries for the ABIA 2026 Book Awards, but please note that the nominations are closing tonight at 11:59 pm AEDT. Books+Publishing’s ABIA team...
Like, Follow, Die (Ultimo)
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Corinne Gray’s life is falling apart. When homicide detective Kyle Nazarian unexpectedly knocks on her door on a rainy morning, she knows why. He wants to talk about her son,...
Like, Follow, Die (Ashley Kalagian Blunt, Ultimo)
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
RMIT surveys book industry professionals
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
RMIT academics in the Master of Writing and Publishing program are researching the impact of postgraduate writing and publishing programs on the contemporary book industry and industry futures. As part...
Hazel Rowley Fellowship shortlist announced
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Nine Australian writers have been shortlisted for this year’s $20,000 Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship. Della Rowley, sister of the late biographer Hazel Rowley, said, “We had a record number of...
Creative Australia announces funded projects; Writers Victoria petition launches; APA releases ABIA guide
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Among these week's headlines, literature organisations and individuals around Australia received a total of $10.6 million for 212 projects in Creative Australia’s latest funding round; Writers Victoria launched a petition...
Vale Robert Macklin
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Writer and director Robert Macklin died on 16 January, aged 84. Macklin was the author of more than 30 books, including Dark Paradise (Hachette), Hamilton Hume (Hachette) and 4 works...
APA guide for ABIA entries
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Thinking about entering the 2026 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA)? This guide is for you. The Australian Publishers Association (APA) says, "We’ve pulled together insights and learnings from the 2025...
Christmas survey deadline extended
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Thank you to all the booksellers and publishers who have responded to our annual Christmas survey. We have extended the deadline for submissions to close of business on Monday, 26...
No Daily Monday 26 January
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Due to the public holiday, there will be no Daily newsletter Monday, 26 January.
Freelance book editor, online
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Reedsy “Four years since I began editing on Reedsy and it has been the greatest gift of my professional career.” —Nicole F., Reedsy editor The role Crafting beautiful books is...
Finance assistant/bookkeeper, Melbourne
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Black Inc. Black Inc is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant/Bookkeeper to support our finance manager by handling daily tasks like data entry, processing invoices (accounts payable/receivable), reconciling bank statements, requiring...
Receptionist/administrative assistant, Melbourne
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Allen & Unwin (A&U) Receptionist / Administrative Assistant Allen & Unwin, 15-time Publisher of the Year and Australia’s leading independent publisher, is seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and detail-oriented Receptionist /...
Change for Clever Publishing
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
Publisher: Clever Publishing Old distributor: Allen & Unwin Changeover date: 31 March 2026 Returns cut-off: 27 February 2026
Submit your ABIA 2026 nominations now
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
The Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) celebrate the exceptional talents and creativity of the book industry in Australia every year. There’s still some time to submit your entries for ABIA...
Survey of creative industries’ working conditions launched
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Creative Workplaces has launched the Creative Workplaces Survey, a national research project to build the first comprehensive picture of working conditions across Australia’s creative industries. Created by the Australian Government...
A&U acquires book based on “The Inventors” series
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Allen & Unwin has acquired world rights to a book based on the television documentary series The First Inventors, which was written and directed by Larissa Behrendt. The First Inventors...
Mildura Writers Festival director, board changes
Monday, 19 January 2026
The Mildura Writers Festival has announced the appointment of Finley Japp as the new festival director, replacing co-founder Donata Carazza who has been director for the past 5 years. Born...
Wiley acquires Judd’s debut
Monday, 19 January 2026
Wiley has acquired world rights to Caitlin Judd’s nonfiction title Good Girl, Goodbye: Rewrite Your Story, Reclaim Your Power, Build a Life You Love. According to the publisher, Good Girl,...
Petition seeks to restore Writers Victoria funding
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Writers Victoria has launched a petition to restore its funding after it was refused multi-year support in the latest Creative Victoria funding round. The Creative Enterprises Program had funded Writers...
APA releases ABIA guide
Thursday, 15 January 2026
The Australian Publishers Association (APA) has released a guide for publishers entering the 2026 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA). Drawing on judging comments from last year’s awards, Judges Insights: A...
Besliev and Blake promoted at Simon & Schuster
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Simon & Schuster (S&S) Australia and New Zealand has promoted Tash Besliev and Cate Blake into newly created positions. Besliev has been appointed executive publisher, children’s publishing, having previously served...
Adult fiction stands out in 2025 US book trade roundup
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Genre fiction boomed in the United States during 2025 – a year in which hundreds of new bookshops opened, reported the New York Times (NYT) in its retrospective on the...
AWW cancelled, resignations; Silvey arrested; the Australian book market up
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Major local news In 2026 literary news, Adelaide Writers’ Week (AWW) has been cancelled after over 100 panelists withdrew following the removal of Randa Abdel-Fattah from its program. In the wake...
Vale Jean Bedford
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Author and editor Jean Bedford died on 11 December 2025. The Newtown Review of Books writes: Writer and editor Jean Bedford died after a long illness on 11 December 2025....
HarperCollins acquires Mason’s next novel
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
HarperCollins has acquired ANZ rights to Sophie, Standing There by Meg Mason, via a deal brokered by Felicity Blunt at Curtis Brown. Sophie, Standing There is a novel about “love, loneliness...
Indie Book Awards 2026 shortlists announced
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
The shortlists for the 2026 Indie Book Awards have been announced. Chosen from the longlist announced in December, the shortlisted titles in each category are: Fiction Mad Mabel (Sally Hepworth, Macmillan)...
Canelo acquires Puckboys MM romance series
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
UK publisher Canelo has acquired world English print rights to the Puckboys series by Eden Finley and Saxon James, in a 10-book deal between Canelo editorial director Emily Bedford and...
Firekeepers
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Big feelings can be loud, confusing, and hard to talk about. Firekeepers, developed in developmental paediatric practice, gives children and adults a shared, trauma-informed language to understand frustration without shame....
The Names of a Hare
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Cornwall, 1628. A young girl guards a dangerous secret: she can leave her body and fly. Steeped in herbal lore and forbidden spells, the girl becomes a woman, while across...
