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Richell Prize 2023 longlist announced

Tuesday, 5 September 2023
The Emerging Writers’ Festival, Hachette Australia, and the Richell family have announced the 2023 longlist for the Richell Prize for emerging writers. Selected from over 700 entries, the 20 longlisted...

Canberra Writers Festival reports ‘big and buzzing’ crowds

Tuesday, 5 September 2023
Canberra Writers Festival (CWF) artistic director Beejay Silcox reported ‘big and buzzing’ crowds for this year's festival, which was held from 16–20 August 2023. The program was ‘everything we hoped...

Bowerbird Blues selected for NSS 2024

Tuesday, 5 September 2023
The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) has selected Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker (Scholastic) for the 2024 National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS). The NSS event will be held on Wednesday,...

Nib Literary Award 2023 shortlist announced

Monday, 4 September 2023
The shortlist for the 2023 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award has been announced. The shortlisted titles are: An Intimate History of Evolution: The story of the Huxley family (Alison...

Ned Kelly Awards 2023 winners announced

Monday, 4 September 2023
The Australian Crime Writers Association (ACWA) has announced the winners of the 2023 Ned Kelly Awards. The 2023 winners are: Best debut crime fiction Wake (Shelley Burr, Hachette) Best crime...

Davitt Awards 2023 winners announced

Monday, 4 September 2023
Sisters in Crime Australia has announced the winners of the 2023 Davitt Awards for best crime books by Australian women. The winning titles in each category are: Adult novel All...

‘Biblical Critical Theory’ wins 2023 Australian Christian Book of the Year

Friday, 1 September 2023
Christopher Watkin’s Biblical Critical Theory: How the bible’s unfolding story makes sense of modern life and culture (Zondervan Academic) has been named 2023 Australian Christian Book of the Year. The...

SoA calls for new approach to blurbs amid industry debate

Friday, 1 September 2023
In the UK, the Society of Authors (SoA) has called for greater transparency over the use of book jacket blurbs, amid controversy over the practice, reports the Bookseller. Earlier this...

PRH half-year revenue up 9%

Thursday, 31 August 2023
Penguin Random House’s (PRH) global revenue grew 9% in the six months to 30 June, compared to the same period last year. In its half-yearly results, parent company Bertelsmann reported...

Appointments, retirements as Australia Council becomes Creative Australia

Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Creative Australia replaced the Australia Council for the Arts (ACA) on 24 August as part of the federal government's Revive policy. The members of the Creative Australia board are: Adrian...

Booktopia revenue down 18%, Readings YA Prize shortlist announced, Writers for the Voice launched

Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Booktopia has reported its revenue was down 18% in the 12 months to 30 June (FY23), with the company's earnings falling 23.7% over the same period, while educational publisher Hawker...

Unfinished Woman

Wednesday, 30 August 2023
An unforgettable memoir from the author of the sensational international bestseller, Tracks. Robyn Davidson delves into her childhood and youth to uncover the forces that set her on her path,...

Bookings open for Think Australian Frankfurt

Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Bookings are open for Think Australian’s Frankfurt issue, out 5 October. Promote your adult titles to over 55K international readers via our subscriber list and distribution partnerships with Publishers Weekly US...

Publishing assistant, Melbourne

Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Text Publishing Are you super organised? Do you love working in a busy team and rolling up your sleeves to help others? Are you outgoing and friendly, but calm in...

National account manager, Sydney

Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Walker Books Australia Pty Ltd Walker Books Australia has brought the best children’s books to Australian children for 30 years. Due to growth and expansion we are looking for someone...

Publications project manager, Melbourne

Wednesday, 30 August 2023
National Gallery of Victoria VPS 5.1 $105,479 + 11% superannuation Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 Years Closing date for applications: 5pm on 6 September 2023 The National Gallery of...

Change for Tyndale House Publishers

Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers New distributor: Booktopia Publisher Services Changeover date: 8 August 2023 Contact URL: www.publisherservices.com.au

Sales coordinator/sales account executive, Melbourne

Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Wiley Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your...

Inside sales account executive, Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney

Industry advice for authors

Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Independent Publishing is an online resource and a free monthly newsletter publication filled with news and tips for independent publishers, independent authors, hybrid authors and content creators. The Independent Publishing newsletter...