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Virtual Literary Speed Dating

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.

Key dates

Attending publishers and agents announced

18 September 2024

Pitch Perfect priority registrations open

30 September 2024, 10:00 am AEST

All ASA members, bookings open

1 October 2024, 10:00 am AEST

Appointment details and zoom links issued

Week of 21 October 2024

Bookings close/Cancellation date

23 October 2024, 5:00 pm AEDT

Virtual Literary Speed Dating Day One

30 October 2024

Virtual Literary Speed Dating Day Two

1 November 2024

Success stories

Check out some of the ASA’s Virtual Literary Speed Dating success stories below.

How it works

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.

How to book

Please note, if you are booking two pitches, you must book them at the same time.