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Joan Clarke Joan Clarke i(A11026 works by) (a.k.a. Joan Lorraine Clarke)
Born: Established: 23 Aug 1920 Sydney, New South Wales, ; Died: Ceased: 2004
Gender: Female
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1 2 y separately published work icon All on One Good Dancing Leg Joan Clarke , Sydney : Hale and Iremonger , 1994 Z207083 1994 single work autobiography

'Autobiographical study by a much published writer and editor who was one of the foundation members of the Australian Society of Authors. Describes her childhood during the Depression, the restrictions imposed by her polio, her work in Sydney radio with celebrities such as Jack Davey, John Dease and Charles Cousens, the impact of the war (particularly the plight of black US servicemen based in Sydney) and the radical youth movement. Includes a number of illustrations and an index. The author's other publications include 'Girl Fridays in Revolt'.' (Publication summary)
1 Harnessing a Dream Joan Clarke , 1993 single work criticism
— Appears in: Australian Author , Spring vol. 25 no. 3 1993; (p. 16-18)
1 y separately published work icon Australian Political Milestones Joan Clarke , Victoria : Nelson , 1976 Z830033 1976 single work children's
1 Can Writing Be Taught? Joan Clarke , 1969 single work
— Appears in: Australian Author , vol. 1 no. 3 1969; (p. 38-39)
1 7 y separately published work icon Australian Author Barrie Ovenden (editor), Nancy Keesing (editor), Gavin Souter (editor), Craig McGregor (editor), Max Brown (editor), Gavin Souter (editor), Don'o Kim (editor), Colin Simpson (editor), Joan Clarke (editor), W. F. Larkins (editor), Robert Pullan (editor), Dominic O'Grady (editor), Helen Stanwix (editor), Anne Summers (editor), Chip Rolley (editor), Angelo Loukakis , Michael Visontay , Michael Adams (editor), 1969 Sydney : The Australian Society of Authors , 1969-2018 Z936754 1969 periodical (135 issues)

In 1962, Walter Stone, President of the New South Wales branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers, suggested the need for a new writers' professional organization. Despite some opposition from other Fellowship branches, the Australian Society of Authors (ASA) was established in June 1963 to protect the rights of authors and illustrators. The following year the ASA established Broadside, a broadsheet to distribute literary news to members. In 1969 the broadsheet was superseded by the quarterly magazine Australian Author.

Described by one its editors as the 'business voice for the writer making money', Australian Author publishes articles on issues such as copyright, digital media, business tax, editing and publishing. Many prominent Australian writers have contributed to the magazine over the years. Early issues included contributions from Thomas Keneally, A. D. Hope, Harry Heseltine, Charmian Clift and Frank Hardy. Recent contributors have included Frank Moorhouse, Kate Grenville, Drusilla Modjeska and Lynne Spender.
1 Lawson with Differences Mary Adamson , Joan Clarke , Mona Brand , Len Fox , 1959 single work column
— Appears in: Overland , Winter no. 15 1959; (p. 45-46)
1 y separately published work icon Home Brew Joan Clarke , 1954 (Manuscript version)x401259 Z1003546 1954 single work drama
1 Life is Good Joan Clarke , 1953 single work short story
— Appears in: The Tracks We Travel : Australian Short Stories 1953; (p. 222-227)
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