Pitch to Publish - Insider Advice on Query Letters, Submission Tips, and Navigating the Publishing Process

🚨 Writers, assemble! 🚨

Come join

Pitch to Publish: The Seminar

an unmissable live online event created by WA’s leading writers’ centres:

• Fellowship of Australian Writers WA

• Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers' Centre

• Out of the Asylum Writers’ Group

• Peter Cowan Writers' Centre

• WA Poets Inc.

📅 Date: Saturday, 26 July 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00pm – 3:30pm AWST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
🎙️ Moderator: Holly Craig – author of The Rip, The Shallows, and Audible exclusive Mayday

💡 What to Expect

This dynamic 2.5-hour seminar features a panel of leading publishers, including:

• Atria Books Australia

• Elephant Page Publishing

• Fremantle Press

• New Dawn

• Upswell

• UWA Publishing

Designed for writers ready to take the next step in their creative journey, this event provides practical, professional insight into the publishing process. You'll gain knowledge about:

• Crafting standout pitches

• Structuring query letters

• Professional expectations and conduct

• Current market trends and publisher preferences

📋 Program Outline

• Welcome & Introduction

• Pitching That Stands Out

• Effective Structure of Query Letters

• Professional Conduct & Expectations

• Trends, Market Readiness & Fit

• Live Audience Q&A

💬 Questions?

The final 30 minutes will be reserved for a live Q&A. Post your questions in the Zoom chat during the session. The moderator will select a range of questions for the panel.

Please note: questions that are too personal or specific may not be included to ensure broader relevance.

⚠️ Important Note

Pitching your story during this seminar is not permitted. This is an educational event designed to prepare you for future opportunities with publishers in a professional, informed way.

🎯 Who Should Attend?

This seminar is perfect for:

• Emerging writers preparing to submit their first manuscript

• Writers looking to understand what publishers are really looking for

• Anyone curious about navigating the submission and publication process

🖥️ Access Info

The Zoom link will be emailed 24 hours before the event. Please ensure you have Zoom installed and tested beforehand. Being on time is essential for a smooth experience.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!