Writers' and Illustrators' Groups
Here are a number of organisations that can support you in your writing and illustrating:
ALIA List of Australian Writing Awards
Australian Writer’s Marketplace
KSP (Katharine Susannah Prichard) Writers’ Centre
May Gibbs Literature Trust - Provides residencies for writers and illustrators of children and YA books to encourage and support their work
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (Australia/NZ)
Publishers
Each publisher has different expectations for submitting manuscripts. Be sure to read their submission guidelines so as not to waste your time, or theirs.
Australian Publishers Association - Getting Published
Pan Macmillan submission guidelines
Manuscript and Illustration Assessment Services
These assessment services are examples only and their listing does not imply endorsement by the CBCA
Create a Kids' Book - Dr Virginia Lowe
The Manuscript Appraisal Agency - Brian Cook
www.sallyodgers.com - Sally Odgers
Pinerolo Publishing Services - Margaret and Max Hamilton
Illustrators