Writers' Network Update December 2007
UTS ALUMNI WRITERS' NETWORK E-ZINEDECEMBER 2007/JANUARY 2008
Seasons Greetings to everyone,
Here we are at the end of another year as a new year stretches ahead. It's a good time for reflection and taking stock; and for setting new goals for the future. Will this be the year you finish your novel or collection of stories or poems?
Whether you're starting a writing project, trying to finish one or submitting your work for publication, there are many courses designed to help you reach your goal. Take a look at what's on offer in the WRITING COURSES, WRITING CENTRES & COMMUNITIES section of this issue. If you're lucky enough to have time off during the Christmas/New Year break you might find a course will help you to start or finish that manuscript you've been meaning to work on. For added motivation, there are COMPETITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES listed so that you can set goals for your writing, whether it's prose, poetry, scripts and/or new media. There are also some opportunities for fun and hyper-creativity with interactive and collaborative online story websites.
Congratulations to Susanne Gervay this year's winner of The Lady Cutler Award for Services to Children's Literature, more below in News From Our Network.
For dates for your diary, scroll down for news of major Australian publishers & Bloomsbury USA at the International Children's and YA Writers Conference in February 2008.
The Australian Society of Authors has issued a warning about digital downloads of books and the importance of the ASA¹s continuing message to members to retain digital rights! As Dr Jeremy Fisher, ASA Executive Director and Writers' Network member, writes: "the only way we can make any headway is to stand united on this matter."
Please contact the ASA office for assistance and advice on digital publishing matters, details at: http://www.asauthors.org
I'd like to thank Izanda Ford, Shayne Bale, Nisha Brooks, Chris Benaud and Adrian Sellaro for all their assistance with our first social function, the networks conference, the new e-community and for sending out our messages and distributing the monthly e-zine. Thanks also to Carol Mara for helping out with proof-reading when she could. I wish you all a very happy festive season.
As I mentioned in last issue, the most popular type of event favoured in our survey was: workshop with authors/and or writing tutors; followed by Lunch social meeting and readings. So I'll put a draft program to the alumni office for 2008. I welcome your ideas, too.
Please send in your contributions. I could certainly do with your help. If you attend a literary event, please send us your impressions. If you'd like to contribute a short article about writing or a topic related to writing, we'd love it. If you have a poem or short story you'd like to share, please do. Please remember, though, that some competition guidelines stipulate that online publication will disqualify entries. If you offered to proofread our e-zine will you please email me to let me know?
We're always interested in hearing from you, our network members, about how we can improve the network to better cater for your needs and interests. You can fill out the survey posted in our on-line community forum by clicking on 'reply' to the survey message.
We have links to papers by Anita Heiss on the subject of writing about Indigenous Australia, copyright, Indigenous intellectual and cultural property rights in our e-community forum.
There's also a link to the Copyright Agency Limited which can answer your questions about copyright, including advice about digital copyright.
All this and more at our E-community, which we aim to make as positive and interactive an experience as possible, with a group atmosphere and plenty of interaction between members of our network. The discussions are moderated.
Please join us in the forum - go to http://www.alumni.uts.edu.au and log on; then click on Communities and then Writers' Network. To find the survey - click on 'Suggest a Topic' in the Writers' Network forum and then click on 'Survey for Writers' Network'.
You can find back issues of our e-zine online at http://www.alumni.uts.edu.au/networks/writers/index.html
Please note that all contributions and comments by members published in our monthly e-zine are those of the individual author and that all responsibility for accuracy and liability for comments made in contributions lie with the author of the contribution.
Contributions remain the copyright of the individual author and no copy or reproduction should be made without prior consultation with the author.
Please send contributions for the UTS Writers' Network FEBRUARY 08 E-zine by January 16th, 2008 if you want to be sure they are included.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year -- and a safe and happy holiday however you celebrate it.
See you in 2008.
Sharon.
NEWS FROM OUR NETWORK
Lady Cutler Award 2007
The Lady Cutler Award for Services to Children's Literature is an annual award given by the Children's Book Council of NSW. This year's winner is Susanne Gervay: writer, mentor and tireless supporter of children's literature and youth issues.
On a beautiful night filled with warmth and love from the writing community an amazing Donna Rawlings illustration was given as a gift to Susanne Gervay, as well as a beautiful certificate and her name was inscribed on the Lady Cutler vase.
You can see the photos of the Lady Cutler Award 2007 Ceremony at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42522076@N00/sets/72157603316602266/
WRITING CONVENTIONS, EVENTS & FESTIVALS
International Children's and YA Writers Conference
MAJOR AUSTRALIAN PUBLISHERS & BLOOMSBURY USA
SCBWI Conference in conjunction with ASA at The Hughenden, Sydney
23 and 24th February 2008
Australian publishers for Random House, Penguin, HarperCollins, Hachette, Scholastic, A & U, Walker and most houses; international commissioning editor from Bloomsbury USA; USA children's film maker Lin Oliver, NY best seller list YA author Ellen Hopkins, international best selling picture book team Jackie French and Bruce Whately, educational publishers and marketing and industry leaders are part of the Sydney SCBWI Conference, 23rd-24th February 2008.
The conference is focussed on professional publishing with both an Australian and International focus. It is limited to 100 delegates in order to facilitate networking and industry information. For details of the conference log onto http://www.scbwiaustralia.org/
(conference).
Priority is given to SCBWI, ASA and UTS Alumni members. The registration form is online and can be printed and emailed or faxed to the ASA for registration at emma@asauthors.org
Costs are detailed on the SCBWI website: $380 for the full weekend with the conference dinner
$200 per day without the dinner $60 manuscript assessments
Hotel accommodation for interstate visitors is at The Hughenden to be booked
directly with the hotel reservations@hughendenhotel.com.au or ph: 02 9363 4863
Please note that the cosy rooms have already been fully booked with upgraded rooms available from $168.00. It is essential to book accommodation early.
Susanne Gervay
www.sgervay.com
International Festival
THEATRE METHODS 08
Between Tradition and Contemporaneity
July 7 - 13, 2008
Malpils, Latvia
"TM" is the annual professional festival-fair bringing up the question of the Bridge between Tradition and Contemporaneity in performing arts. It is uniting performers from all over the world interested in the research of theatre methods between tradition and contemporaneity. Participants: actors, directors, dancers, choreographers, teachers, playwrights, stage designers, script writers, theatre critics, journalists, cultural managers.
At the moment the festival has been accepting applications for creative presentations in 2008!
Presentation format:
- workshop/master class
- work in progress
- performance fragment (not requiring any special technical conditions)
- reading/lecture
any other way of demonstration to the presenter's discretion.
More details: http://www.iugte.com/projects/TM08.php
Registration: http://www.iugte.com/projects/register.php
COMPETITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
To go to the websites, please double-click on the URLs. If that doesn't work try control+double-click on the link or cut and paste the URL into your web address bar or search engine.
INSCRIPTION AWARDS
Scripts due 1st December 2007.
Winners receive - $5000, four weeks of script development workshops with international and Australian experts and finally, genuine production opportunities. There are also two special awards - a full scholarship to Sydney Film School valued at $12500 and an all expenses paid trip to Avignon Theatre Festival in France.
There are 6 different categories of winner:
- Open theatre.
- Open film.
- Open television.
- Indigenous (theatre, film or tv)
- Grey Matter (theatre, film or tv)
- Youth (theatre, film or tv) (Scripts due Feb 1 2007)
For criteria and application forms, visit http://www.inscription.com.au Or phone Inscription director, Marcus West on (02) 9590 3623.
You can read winning stories from earlier competitions, take a look at their Fish anthologies.
ABR POETRY PRIZE
Closes: 15th December, 2007
1st Prize of $3,000
Multiple entries permitted
For guidelines and entry form: http://www.australianbookreview.com.au
TOM COLLINS POETRY PRIZE
Closes: 31st December, 2007
1st Prize of $1,000; 2nd $400; HC $150
Entry fee: $5 per (unpublished) poem (max 3 poems)
Entry forms: http://www.fawwa.org.au
Enquiries: (08)9384 4771 or email: admin@fawwa.org.au
Alan Marshall Short Story Award 2008
Closes: 4pm Friday on 22 February 2008
Nillumbik Shire Council invites writers from across Australia to enter this annual short story competition held in memory of the great writer and former resident of Eltham, Alan Marshall.
THE VALERIE PARV AWARD
Closes: 2008 VALERIE PARV AWARD is April 4, 2008
The Australian chapter of Romance Writers of America paid Valerie a great compliment when they established the Valerie Parv Award in her honour.
Open to all writers unpublished in book-length romance fiction, this award was established in Valerie Parv's honour by RW America, and is now run by Romance Writers of Australia.
Entrants submit
* the first three chapters OR * prologue and two chapters
PLUS a 2-page single-space synopsis of a novel aimed at any accepted category of romance including single title.
The winner is mentored by Valerie Parv for the year of the award, and the entry is read by a senior romance editor.
Enquiries - send SSAE to:
RWA Contests,
PO Box 437
Katoomba
NSW 2780 Australia
Or go to the website at: http://www.valerieparv.com/award.html
FISH-KNIFE AWARD
http://www.fishpublishing.com/
The crime-based short story competition run by Fish Publishing, in conjunction with the Crime Writers' Association at http://www.thecwa.co.uk/.
Our intention is to publish the very best in modern short-form fiction - with a focus on crime.
5,000 words on any kind of crime,
- from piracy to petty larceny-
- from murder to misdemeanour -
- from GBH to GTA -
Anything goes, so long as it is well written, well conceived and, well... CRIMINAL!
To enter go to: http://www.fishpublishing.com/fish-knife-award-2007.php
And click on The Fish-Knife Award
This website has other competitions as well, please see: http://www.fishpublishing.com/writing-contests.php
GENRE FICTION AWARD - A NOVEL IDEA
Announcing the New Holland and NSW Writers' Centre's inaugural Genre Fiction Award; The Genre Fiction Award is open to all writers of any age resident in Australia. Genre fiction categories include: crime, adventure, action/thriller, historical, family saga, chic lit, lad lit, romance, science fiction, fantasy, humour and others.
For conditions of entry and an entry form contact the NSW Writers' Centre on 02 9555 9757
email: nswwc@nswwriterscentre.org.au
or visit http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au
BUZZ WORDS
Each month the Australian online magazine features a free-entry writing contest - with prizes - If you wish to receive the latest free issue, please send an email to dibates@enterprisingwords.com with the subject heading BUZZ WORDS' OFFER.
http://www.enterprisingwords.com
FELLOWSHIP OF AUSTRALIAN WRITERS WEBPAGE OF AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS
http://carrera.turboservers.com.au/~fawvic/index.php?page=awards-and-competitions
PROBLOGGER GROUP WRITING PROJECT
It's time for another ProBlogger Group Writing Project 10 prizes worth between $2000 to $2500 USD!
Please read all of the instructions on the website before submitting:
http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/12/18/problogger-group-writing-project-reviews-and-predictions/
AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' MARKETPLACE ONLINE
has information on competitions, agents, publishers and mentorship programs
http://www.awmonline.com.au/Listings/top100-listings.aspx
AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY WRITERS INC LITERARY AWARD AND OPPORTUNITIES
A long list of current writing competitions, etc.
http://www.australiancommunitywriters.org.au/Competitions/index.htm
GOLD COAST WRITERS ASSOCIATION
Lists competitions for stories and plays at:
http://www.goldcoastwriters.org.au/htm/htm/competitions_other.htm
UK WRITING CLUB
WRITING COMPETITIONS
Monthly competitions, with the winners and the runners-up being announced on the first of each month. Each year, the winning entries and also other outstanding entries will be published and sold both on Amazon and in local retail outlets.
All nationalities are encouraged to enter. Our overriding aim is to encourage and display the diversity of English across the world. We do not expect our writers to accord to a certain style or 'standard', but to be forthright, thought-provoking and unique.
More information at: http://www.writingcompetitions.org
ONLINE LINKS TO WRITING COMPETITIONS
http://www.britisharts.co.uk/literarycompetitions.htm
http://www.writingcompetitions.org/
OPPORTUNITIES
http://www.alongstoryshort.net/
Publishes the best work of new and established writers.
THE CUD
An Australian e-zine calling for new contributors! Essays, articles, opinion pieces on a wide range of subjects and issues - take a look at the website for an overview at http://www.thecud.com.au
Enquiries to: feedback@thecud.com.au
BUZZ WORDS
Compiler/editor Dianne (Di) Bates welcomes contributions of relevant material and letters to the editor. Payment is offered for interviews and articles.
If you wish to receive the latest free issue, please send an email to dibates@enterprisingwords.com with the subject heading BUZZ WORDS' OFFER.
http://www.enterprisingwords.com
EAST OF THE WEB
is calling for submissions; they are interested in receiving works that exploit the creative possibilities of electronic media to communicate emotionally engaging narratives.
http://www.eastoftheweb.com/hyperfiction/index.html
THE ARABESQUES PRINT REVIEW
is currently seeking submissions from international writers for upcoming issues. Arabesques publishes original poetry, literary criticism, interviews, fiction, non-fiction, stories, essays, translations, social and political commentary, art works and photographs. Please use the following guidelines when submitting manuscripts for consideration.
Do not send more than five poems, two stories or essays at a time. Submissions should be made by post or emailed to:
infos@arabesques-editions.com
All submissions must be in English and previously unpublished. Translations are acceptable and should be accompanied by a copy of the original text. Simultaneous submissions are also acceptable, so long as we are notified immediately if the manuscript is accepted for publication elsewhere. Be sure to include email contact information.
MACMILLAN NEW WRITING
is calling for unpublished novels: For more details of their fiction list and submission process go to: http://www.macmillannewwriting.com
AUSTRALIAN NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES
and Websites by and for writers:
http://directory.ausearchengine.com/entertainment_industry_publishing.html
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WRITERS OF VARIOUS GENRES.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/arts-literature-links-creative-writing.htm
Magazines which accept short stories are listed on the following website:
http://www.theshortstory.org.uk/magazines/index.php4
HYPERTEXTS, NEW MEDIA, E-ZINES AND ONLINE RESOURCES FOR WRITERS
For information about collaborative fiction
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collaborative_fiction
COLLABORATIVE HYPERTEXTS
Join in and add your stories:
The Colossal Cave Adventure
Try this interactive fiction website -
http://www.rickadams.org/adventure/
RelayWrite.com
is a story factory. Writers from all over the world assemble stories piece by piece until they are completed. Many people want to write a story or novel but never do. The hardest part is just starting. Once you do, you might be amazed at what comes out. Relaywrite.com gives you the chance to stop procrastinating and create something you can be proud of. You don't have to be the next Dickens or Shakespeare. Just have some fun. What are you waiting for? Get writing.
http://www.relaywrite.com/
Novel Twists
the constantly evolving novel. The story is undecided, and YOU can influence the direction it takes!
http://www.noveltwists.com/
One Million Monkeys Typing
is a community story-telling site.
Choose a story from the grove. In this grove new snippets thrive or wither
based on rank and offshoots.
http://www.1000000monkeys.com/
NEW WORLDS PROJECT
Science-fiction play-by-post role-playing game and creative writing project.
New Worlds Project features an original setting that is used as a platform
for creative pursuits. The war-torn setting is set 500 years in the future
and offers limitless opportunities for writers, role-players, readers, and
artists.
http://rpgnewworlds.net/news.php
E-ZINES
MONAS HIEROGLYPHICA
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Museum/9668/
The Cud
http://www.thecud.com.au
Another Australian e-zine is calling for new contributors! Essays, articles, opinion pieces on a wide range of subjects and issues - take a look at the website for an overview. Enquiries to: feedback@thecud.com.au
REAL TRAVEL ADVENTURES INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE
(No payment for this one)
http://www.realtraveladventures.com/ContactUs/howtosubmit.htm
PAYING E-ZINE MARKETS
http://www.dowse.com/ezine-markets.html
GENRE FICTION MAGAZINES AND E-ZINES
http://www.ability.org.uk/genre_fiction_mag.html
USEFUL BOOKS ON THE CRAFT OF WRITING AND EDITING
English A - Z The Essential Handbook
A very useful book by UTS Alumni Writers' Network member, Lyndall Hough. Lyndall's book has an alphabetical list of terms used in the study of English, including traditional and new media terms. Words have a pronunciation guide beside them where needed and cross section has a number of sample texts which have notated examples of many of the alphabetically listed terms.
The text was reviewed in English in Australia No 137, The Journal of the Australian Association for the Teaching of English. This particular edition was titled A Guide to Texts and Resources. The review was very favourable and summed up as "highly recommended". The book would be a useful text for anyone who writes, or studies English. Published Heinemann in 2002.
ROUND TABLE MAGIC
A workbook for writers and writers' groups. Available through the NSW Writers Centre website at http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au
Or monthly NewsWrite magazine Order Form
Or go to: http://www.roundtablewriting.com and click on Books.
For more helpful books on writing, please go to:
http://www.bookaholics.com.au
Dorothy Shorne is a Writers' Network member and is happy to promote your books. Please visit the website for more information.
http://www.booksonwriting.com
http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au
Have you written books on writing that you would like to publicise? Or is there a book that you'd like to recommend? You're welcome to use this opportunity to promote your books. Please let us know the title, author and publisher and any other relevant information. You can add a brief review if you like.
WEBSITES OF WRITERS' NETWORK MEMBERS
Dianne (Di) Bates at http://www.enterprisingwords.com
Chris Broadribb at http://www.geocities.com/spiky_one/stories.html
Susanne Gervay at http://www.sgervay.com/
Lyndall Hough at http://www.thelearningcurve.net.au
Amy Huang at http://www.travelstring.com
Valerie Khoo at http://www.sydneywriterscentre.com.au/
Patti Miller at http://www.lifestories.com.au/
Ash Rehn at http://www.ashrehn.com
Sharon Rundle at http://www.roundtablewriting.com
ONLINE PORTFOLIOS
Po Yi Leung (Natalie) at: www.poyileung.wordpress.com
WRITERS' GROUPS
From Susanne Gervay
SYDNEY CHILDREN'S WRITERS & ILLUSTRATORS NETWORK AT THE HUGHENDEN
is open to published children's writers and illustrators who meet to network, share publishing information and discuss the state of children's writing. The venue is the Hughenden Boutique Hotel (circa 1870s) and meetings are on the first Wednesday of every month from 10.30-12.30.
The Hughenden has hosted this group for 10 years. Usually between 10 and 20 writers/illustrators meet and include authors such as Moya Simons, Jeni Mawter, Christopher Cheng, Deborah Abela, Felicity Pulman, Vashti Farrer, Susanne Gervay.
Enquiries can be made through The Hughenden:- Attention: Susanne Gervay
admin@hughendenhotel.com.au
http://www.sgervay.com/
Please, published writers only. This is a professional group and is open to only authors.
PARTNERS IN CRIME
are crime writers who meet over complimentary Devonshire Tea every two months at The Hughenden Boutique Hotel.
Full details of Partners in Crime are available on their website:
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Styx/7255/
Writing groups also meet at the NSW Writers' Centre, for more information visit the website at: http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au/
BOOK CLUBS AND READING GROUPS
BOOK CLUB IN NORTH SYDNEY
As writers, we all love to read. And sometimes there is nothing better than getting lost in a great book. If you are looking for a book club, Café Conte will be holding one on Saturday mornings in North Sydney.
For more information check out all the details which have been posted on The
Sydney Writers' Centre blog. http://www.sydneywriterscentre.com.au/
WRITING COURSES, WRITING CENTRES & COMMUNITIES
UTS ALUMNI WRITERS' NETWORK WEBPAGE
To access back issues of the UTS Alumni Writers' Network or to have a look at the webpage, please double-click on the Writers' Network link at
http://www.alumni.uts.edu.au
Back issues of our monthly Update are archived on our webpage for easy reference. You can find our e-zine online at
http://www.alumni.uts.edu.au/networks/writers/index.html
UTS CENTRE FOR NEW WRITING
The UTS Centre for New Writing, established to showcase and explore new developments in Australian writing, offers short courses, seminars and lectures.
10% discount to all UTS Alumni on their Autumn 2007 courses.
For more information about the short courses or any activities run by the
UTS Centre for New Writing please contact Saskia Rotunno at newwriting@uts.edu.au or phone the Centre on +61 2 9514 7905 or visit the website at: http://www.newwriting.uts.edu.au/
THE SYDNEY WRITERS' CENTRE
to join the mailing list, please contact:
Valerie Khoo at: valerie@spindriftmedia.com.au
or Phone: (02) 9929 9237
For a full list of courses available and other news from the Centre go to:
http://www.sydneywriterscentre.com.au/
Most courses are held at The Sydney Writers' Centre at Milsons Point
ONLINE COURSE
If you don't live in Sydney, you can learn online.
Course: ONLINE Feature Writing for Magazines and Newspapers
When: Week beginning Monday 5 November (runs for 5 weeks)
Time: Whenever suits you
Cost: $395
SUMMER Intensive creative writing course
Kickstart the creative writer inside you this summer with the intensive course of Creative Writing Stage 1. This popular course is taught by Pamela Freeman and summer is the perfect time to get your creative juices flowing in our stunning harbourside training rooms.
When: Monday 21 to Friday 25 January 2008
(5 consecutive days)
Time: 10am- 12noon
Cost $395
Seminar: Travel Writing with Geoff Bartlett
When: Wednesday 5 December 2007
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Cost: $65
Course: Writing Books for Children and Young Adults with Judith Ridge
When: Every Wednesday starting Wednesday 23 January for 5 weeks
Time: 6.30-8.30pm
Cost: $395
There are many, many more courses at The Sydney Writers' Centre for a full program visit the website. For information or to enrol in any of the courses, please contact Valerie Khoo at: valerie@spindriftmedia.com.au or Phone: (02) 9929 9237 or visit the website at
http://www.sydneywriterscentre.com.au/
SEASON OF INSPIRATION
A 9-week interactive online writing course
Next course begins 18th February 2008
AU$370 or 150 GBP
Whatever the season in your part of the world make it a Season of Inspiration. This informal course will encourage you to free your imagination; to experiment with and collaborate in visual writing, meaningful journalling and capturing the sights and sounds of the season. In a creative and interactive online environment, we'll provide e-tivities to inspire, stimulate and motivate as well as creative bolstering. This is a popular entirely online interactive course that attracts writers from around the globe. Previous students will find new material in 2008 and new students are very welcome.
Helen Whitehead has many years of experience managing and teaching online writing courses. She is an e-learning specialist, editor, writer and web developer, and a learning technologist at the University of Leicester in Professor Gilly Salmon's Beyond Distance Research Alliance. Sharon Rundle is a prize-winning writer and an editor, with many years of teaching experience and a special interest in e-learning. Both Sharon and Helen are members of E-learning and Knowledge Sharing (ELKS) a Community of Expertise for the UN Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UN GAID), of which Helen is convenor.
Season of Inspiration Courses are now offered in our own easy-to-use online learning space at http://www.newmediawriting.com
To register for the Season of Inspiration online writing course please email
info@newmediawriting.com
NSW WRITERS' CENTRE
http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au/
The NSW Writers' Centre has many courses and workshops on writing and publishing in various genres, including the following:
Soirées Littéraires on European Cultures
(first Tuesday of the month)
LITERARY SOIRÉE
Date: Tuesdays at 6.30 for 7pm
Venue: NSW Writers' Centre
Cost: $10/$7 concession. Includes light supper.
RSVP essential for catering purposes.
Enquiries: NSW Writers' Centre 9555 9757 or visit http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au/
Workshops
For full details of workshops and courses go to http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au.
You can visit this website for more information about the many regular courses, workshops, writing festivals and events at the NSW Writers' Centre.
VARUNA, THE WRITERS' HOUSE
Varuna has many programs for writers, including Readers' Reports; Residential Fellowships; Master classes, etc.
http://www.varuna.com.au/
AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY OF AUTHORS
Have you joined the Australian Society of Authors yet? Visit their website and see the benefits of belonging to the ASA. http://www.asauthors.org/
The Copyright Agency Limited
http://www.copyright.com.au/ can answer your questions about copyright.
For advice about digital copyright:
http://www.copyright.com.au/news%20releases/29_04_02.htm
Copyleft
is a general method for making a program or other work free, and requiring all modified and extended versions of the program to be free as well.
http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/
All contributions are passed on in good faith in our monthly e-zine but no responsibility is taken for accuracy. Some contributions may be edited due to space considerations.
Sharon Rundle
Editor
Co-ordinator,
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY ALUMNI WRITERS' NETWORK.
http://www.alumni.uts.edu.au
http://www.roundtablewriting.com/
E-mail: Sharon.P.Rundle@alumni.uts.edu.au
Thanks to Adrian Sellaro, Database & Web Coordinator; Nisha Brooks, Communication Coordinator & Writers' Network E-zine distributor and our volunteer contributors and proof-readers.