Many novelists write in the space between commercial and literary fiction. But when your work straddles these two categories, pitching your manuscript can be challenging — especially when commercial fiction is thriving while literary fiction can be a difficult sell, and your end goal is to get published. How can you determine where your book sits?

Understanding what ‘commercial fiction’ encompasses is crucial — but the definition can be unclear. Does ‘commercial’ refer to the genre, or the readership? What are publishers looking for from the classification?

Don’t miss this event with author and Senior Campaign Manager at HarperCollins Australia, Kimberley Allsopp, who will share learnings from her extensive experience in publishing to provide you with the knowledge you need to navigate the commercial fiction market and speak to its audience.