While not particularly cheap, membership of the Australian Society of Authors does come with a certain degree of cachet, and might help a would-be scribe to take their own career a little bit more seriously.
Their site lists the following as reasons to join:
Access member-only services and tailored advice.
Get free advice about anything book industry-related from our experienced team
Get affordable advice about contracts, copyright and more from our specialised law firm, Authors Legal
Book a one-on-one consultation with an industry professional for expert advice tailored to your circumstances via our Publishing Consultation Service
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