Queensland Writers Centre - a one stop shop for emerging authors, networking opportunities, writing workshops and resources. A great start for any budding author, QWC often includes writing workshops for young writers during school holidays.

http://www.qwc.asn.au/

Sunshine Coast Literary Association - encourages and helps develops writers and readers on the Sunshine Coast. Including an annual writing competition, closing 29 April 2011.

http://www.scliterary.org/

Spine Out  - a great new emagazine aimed at young adults. Contents includes book reviews, articles with authors, latest books and competitions. Readers can also submit their writing for publication.

http://www.spineout.com.au/

Express Media - designed to support and provide developmental opportunities for young people who like writing, or a parent, teacher, librarian, youth worker or anyone interested in literature.

http://www.expressmedia.org.au/

Voiceworks - a quarterly magazine featuring writing by young people under 25 years of age. Submissions welcome

http://www.expressmedia.org.au/voiceworks/index.php/about-voiceworks/

Useful links for Emerging Authors -  compiled with the assistance of Pass it On Subscribers.

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National Year of Reading 2012 - Australian libraries and library associations have got together to turn 2012 into the National Year of Reading, linking together all the great things that are already happening around books, reading and literacy, and giving them an extra boost, with inspirational programs and events taking place across the country.

http://www.love2read.org.au/