Downloads

If you're wondering how to write your memoirs, would like to know more about self-publishing, want to have your manuscript assessed or send it to a literary agent, or hire a freelance book designer, then download the relevant topic below. (You will need Acrobat Reader to open them)

• Writing Your Place in History (How to write and publish your life story)
• Self Publishing
• Using a Ghost-writer
  
• Manuscript Assessors
• Literary Agents
• Freelance Book Designers
• Manuscript Appraisals Report 

Free ASA Papers

The ASA Papers listed below are all free to download from the ASA website .

• Getting Published
  Tips for approaching publisher and agents.
  

• Writing About Indigenous Australia
  Dr Anita Heiss offers an Indigenous perspective.
  

• Literary Competition Guidelines
  If you are organising or entering a literary competion, the ASA  Literary Competition Guidelines are a useful reference.

• ASA Rates and Conditions
  The ASA Rates and Conditions set out recommended minimum rates for authors and illustrators.
  

• Hints for Self Publishing Authors
  A free paper to assist self publishing authors in promoting and publicising their books.
  

• Cultural Funding in Australia
  Research Paper on Cultural Funding (with an emphasis on Literature and Print Media)