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Have a completed manuscript ready for the submission process? Our successful Virtual Literary Speed Dating event gives writers a unique three-minute opportunity to pitch to Australian publishers and agents.
Is the pitch session you want booked out? Join the wait list so you’re notified if a place becomes available.
We strongly recommend you study the schedule of attending publishers and agents and make sure you understand what they are accepting at this event. We share this schedule, and the valuable information contained within it, to give you the best chance at preparing for the booking and pitching process.
9 June 2026, 10:00 am AEST
22 June 2026, 10:00 am AEST
23 June 2026, 10:00 am AEST
13 July 2026, by 5:00 pm AEST
15 July 2026, 3:00 pm AEST
16 July 2026, 10:00 am AEST
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Friday 24 July 2026
Want to see the full 2026 pitching event calendar? Click here.
Please note, picture books and children’s non-fiction in picture book format are accepted at Picture Book Matchmaker events only.
All participants must read and ensure they meet the event eligibility requirements prior to placing a booking.
Read the eligibility requirements and important information about Virtual Literary Speed Dating prior to booking, even if you have pitched at an event in the past, as this information is subject to change. Ineligible bookings will be cancelled, and Virtual Literary Speed Dating booking cancellations are not entitled to any refund or credit, as per our refund policy.
This event is for ASA members only. Not yet a member? Join us!
The date you are eligible to book from is dependent on whether you have Pitch Perfect priority booking access or general ASA member access.
Unsure of your booking access? Email us at [email protected] to check your status.
Your manuscript should match the genres/categories the publisher or agent is seeking. If you book in with a publisher or agent who is not seeking your genre/category, the booking will be cancelled.
Please note, you cannot book to pitch the same manuscript to two representatives from the same publishing house or literary agency.
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.
Depending on which device you are using it will be located either to the right or the bottom of your screen.
Please note, if you are booking two pitches, you must book them in the same booking form.
You will be asked to select the genre of your manuscript(s) from a dropdown menu, so please ensure you select the most appropriate option.
The exact details of your pitch(es), including the publisher/agent details and the Zoom link(s), will be sent to you via email closer to the event date — please check the key dates above for more information.
If you believe you have made an error in your booking, please email [email protected] to clarify.
You can join the waitlist by clicking the ‘Join the waitlist’ button at the top of this page, which will be accessible once bookings have opened. We recommend you do this ASAP.
