ACT Writers are committed to our role as advocates for a fair, equitable, accessible and inclusive environment for writers. We run a resource & advocacy series through our Instagram profile, and we also share them as bite-sized news. Happy reading!

As the most recent figures show, Australian authors earn on average just $12,900 a year from writing work. Writers have the right to insist on fair payment in line with industry rates, and it’s important that they are supported to do so.

What’s required is a mindset shift. As a body that serves writers, we are dedicated to doing our part to change the culture. The services of writers are not to be bartered. It is not adequate to offer ‘exposure’ in return for creative work. Fair remuneration for writers means a thriving sector that benefits everyone.