This chapter examines the contributions of Austrian writers from 1933 to 1945. Some attained significant fame and success, while others were compelled to write in secrecy, fell silent, or fled the country. Various state authorities claimed responsibility for promoting ‚good‘ literature, often engaging in contentious debates about what could be published. Banned and recommended lists assessed works and authors based on their political beliefs, religious affiliations, and ethnic backgrounds. Nazi-affiliated writers such as Mirko Jelusich and Karl Springenschmid secured enduring positions within the literary landscape by aligning their personal beliefs with their writing. Following 1945, many continued to publish well into the 1980s. In contrast, writers of Jewish descent and political dissidents, including Béla Balázs, Anna Maria Jokl, and Alex Wedding, were restricted to publishing in exile, where they frequently produced anti-fascist or counter-fascist literature. Others, like Hertha Pauli, focused on maintaining an apolitical stance, as evidenced by her works centered on Christmas.