Writing Australia has commissioned this study to measure the economic contribution of the Australian book and literature sector: what it contributes to the economy and to employment, the value of rights sales and exports, library lending, and the contribution of Australian-authored books within all of it. This survey is one input to this study.
This study is being delivered by McAtamney & Advisors for Writing Australia.
Who should complete this survey
If you work in, supply, or support the book and literature sector, we want to hear from you, whether or not you would describe yourself as being in the industry. That includes authors, illustrators and translators; freelance editors, designers, typesetters, indexers, audio producers and publicists; publishers of every size, including authors who publish their own work; booksellers; literary agents; festivals and prizes; writing teachers and writing centres; libraries; printers and distributors; and associations and government bodies.
What information do I need to complete the survey?
The survey asks about the work you do, your income and expenses for the 2025-26 financial year, being 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
We understand you may still be completing your 2025-26 finances. You do not need to provide exact financial information; your best estimate will be sufficient.
How long will it take?
The main section of this survey should take about 10 minutes to complete.
The main section is followed by optional questions to understand more specific aspects of your work. If you choose to complete these additional questions, they will take a few extra minutes of your time and will help make the analysis more comprehensive.
How will the information I provide be used?
The data you provide will be used as part of this study, which measures the economic contribution of the Australian book and literature sector.
The research report may be made public at the discretion of Writing Australia.
Individual survey responses will not be published.
Privacy statement
Writing Australia is a dedicated body to support Australian writing and literature established by Creative Australia. Creative Australia is required to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles set out in the legislation. Postcodes are used only to report results by State and Territory. Details on Creative Australia’s privacy policy and contact details are available
here.
Data ownership and use
The data you provide as part of this survey will be accessed and used by Writing Australia and McAtamney & Advisors to support the abovementioned research project. Individual responses will not be published or identified as part of this research.
Contact details
For further information on this project, please contact Emily Stewart at writing@creative.gov.au. For technical questions related to this survey, please contact Belinda Balhatchet at belinda.balhatchet@creative.gov.au.