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Have a completed manuscript? Our successful Literary Speed Dating event series gives writers a unique three-minute opportunity to pitch to Australian publishers and agents.
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting this popular event twice in 2025. Please take note of the key dates below so you can plan your writing year.
Pitch Perfect
31 January, 7 February, 14 February, & 21 February 2025
Virtual Literary Speed Dating
Wednesday 26 & Friday 28 March 2025
Pitch Perfect: Picture Books
To be confirmed
Virtual Literary Speed Dating: Picture Books
Wednesday 30 July & Friday 1 August 2025
29 August, 5 September, 12 September, & 19 September 2025
Wednesday 22 & Friday 24 October 2025
Please note, in 2025 the Virtual Literary Speed Dating event will be open to bookings for authors of fiction and non-fiction, for adults or children.
Due to popular demand from picture book creators, we are launching a new, specialised Virtual Literary Speed Dating: Picture Books event specifically for authors, author-illustrators, or illustrators of children’s picture books!
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Bookings for Pitch Perfect are now open!
Our Virtual Literary Speed Dating events take place online 2-3 times each year, and each event is typically held over two days. These events are exclusive to ASA members.
At each event you have the opportunity to choose which publisher or agent you’d like to pitch to. We recommend reading the list of attending publishers and agents very closely before booking to ensure your work is a good fit for what they’re looking for.
You can book up to two pitches per event. If you are booking two pitches, then you must book them at the same time.
We’ll allocate you a specific time for your 3-minute Zoom meeting with your chosen publisher or agent.
During this time, you have the rare opportunity to provide an elevator-style pitch of your work. No screen-sharing is allowed, and feedback or publisher/agent contact details will not be provided.
If the publisher or agent expresses interest in seeing your work, we’ll let you know via email one week after the event. This email will detail what material the publisher or agent wants to see from you and how to send your work to them.
Once you’ve sent the publisher or agent your material, they will get back to you within three months.
Check out some of the ASA’s Virtual Literary Speed Dating success stories below.
Virtual Literary Speed Dating booking cancellations are not entitled to any refund or credit, as per our refund policy, so please take care when making your booking.
Please note, if you are booking two pitches, you must book them at the same time.