The Sunshine Coast Literary Association Inc. works to encourage and develop writers and readers on the Sunshine Coast.
Resources for Writers
Here we will list resources that are available to writers to help them with their craft. Some will be available for sale, and some as a free download where the author has given permission for this and some are links to other online resources.
New and developing writers need not feel that they are alone; there are
many services and organizations out there to support, guide and nourish
the development of talent. The below flowchart is from the SCLA's latest
guide 'Services for Writers', available to association members only. Click here to request a copy.
Stephen Lang, who presented our February 'Architecture of the Novel' workshop has kindly passed on this link which offers some helpful writing tips. Click here to find out more.
For those who missed the 2009 Publishing Seminar this booklet covers all the material presented during the program.
Topics include:
Cost: $10 for a PDF download.
To Purchase: Make a payment using one of the two options below:
1. By cheque: payable to Sunshine Coast Literary Association. Post to PO Box 3076, Maroochydore, 4558. (Remember to include your name, email address and that you wish to purchase the Publishing Booklet PDF
2. Direct deposit into our account: BSB 124 079, Account No 20815964. Please write your surname and PubBook in the reference field and email a remittance advice to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Once payment has been received your PDF will be emailed to you. Please note further distribution of the PDF or a printed copy of the booklet is not permitted.
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