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Issue Details: First known date: 2016... vol. 48 no. 2 December 2016 of Australian Author est. 1969 Australian Author
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* Contents derived from the , 2016 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
ASA View, Juliet Rogers , single work essay
'At the time of writing, I have been hard at work filling in a digital application form and it has been an interesting, frustrating and challenging exercise. This is largely because this form allows only a set number of characters for each of my answers. There is no potential for negotiation: when you reach the limit, your words are no longer accepted. This requires a level of discipline that is hard to adjust to in an industry that likes words, and plenty of them! However, it certainly forced me to eradicate excess verbiage and unnecessary qualifiers, to get to the heart of the matter.' (Introduction)
 (p. 5)
Stan Grant, Stan Grant , single work criticism

'I'd like to start by speaking in my language. [Stan delivers welcome to country in Wiradjuri.] From Wiradjuri people I bring greetings to the traditional people of this land an may my respects to their elders past and present and include all of you here today in that as well.'  (Introduction)

 (p. 6-9)
Melina Marchetta, Jacqui Dent , single work criticism
'Jacqui Dent reflects on Melina Marchetta's brilliant career - and speaks to Australian authors in awe of her talents.
 (p. 10-13)
Five Authors Answer Seven Questions, single work interview
'Aussie authors Omar Musa, Alice Pung, Dmetri Kakmi, Merlinda Bobis and Elizabeth Harrower discuss their influences, early writing efforts, satisfactions, frustrations and hopes for local literature...'
 (p. 14-17)
The Fine Print, Luke Goodsell , single work criticism (p. 18-22)
First Draft to Final Pages, Meredith Jaffé , single work essay
'Meredith Jaffe explains what she learnt during the editing process of her debut novel, The Fence...'
 (p. 24-27)
And the Winner Is..., single work essay (p. 28)
Hits & Misses, Jeff Apter , single work essay
'Jeff Apter is bemused as to why muso bios don't win awards...'
 (p. 29-30)
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