Literature

A national survey of reading, buying and borrowing books

Key findings of a national telephone survey to establish patterns of reading, buying and borrowing of books for pleasure.

A short history of the Literature Board 1986-2000

This concise history of the Literature Board covers the years 1986-2000, a period in which the Australia Council underwent two dramatic restructures. Irene Stevens's work is an engaging and lucid overview of the challenging period in the history of the Literature Board.

Examination of resources for writing for performance

A report into the development of writing for performance across Australia.

How to prepare a manuscript for consideration by a publisher

Guidelines on how to prepare a manuscript for consideration by a publisher.

Literature - Breaking new ground

Breaking new ground is a one-off initiative to assist in the creation of important new work by established Australian writers and picture book and graphic novel illustrators

Report on the Beatrice Davis Editorial Fellowship 2003-2004

A report from editor and writer Rowena Lennox, recipient of the 2003 Beatrice Davis Editorial Fellowship award.

To tell my story: a study of practising professional Indigenous writers of Australia

Looks at the characteristics of the Indigenous writers and their writing, their motivation and their self-definition as professionals. It discusses the issues surrounding the Australia Council, publishing, intellectual property and access to grants.

Writing: protocols for producing Indigenous Australian writing

The Australia Council for the Arts fully revised second edition of its Writing protocol guide, designed to help Australians better understand the use of Indigenous cultural material.

Young Australians reading: from keen to reluctant readers

A national research report on the reading experience of 10-18 year olds.