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2026 pitching event calendar

Pitch Perfect: Picture books

Wednesday 28 January & 4 February 2026

Picture Book Matchmaker

Wednesday 22 & Friday 24 April 2026

Pitch Perfect

Fridays from 29 May-17 June 2026

Virtual Literary Speed Dating

Wednesday 22 & Friday 24 July 2026

Pitch Perfect

Fridays from 28 August-18 September 2026

Pitch Perfect: Non-fiction book proposals

Wednesday 23 & Friday 25 September 2026

Virtual Literary Speed Dating

Wednesday 21 & Friday 23 October 2026

Our Pitch Perfect courses

Pitch Perfect

Do you want to nail your pitch to publishers and literary agents? Our four-week Pitch Perfect course with Dr Emily Booth is designed to teach you how. You’ll discover how the submission process works, how to craft your pitch, and how to find the best publication outcome for your book.

Next event: Fridays from 28 August-18 September 2026

 

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Pitch Perfect: Non-fiction book proposals

Learn how you can craft an impactful non-fiction book proposal, from the expected industry standards you need to know and the submission materials you need to prepare, to how you can identify and clearly communicate your hook and avoid the common mistakes that lead to rejection, with award-winning author Rebecca Giggs.

 

Next event: Wednesday 23 & Friday 25 September 2026

 

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Pitch Perfect: Picture books

Join us for Pitch Perfect: Picture books with publishing professional and illustrator Erica Wagner. Learn what’s involved in submitting a picture book manuscript or illustrator portfolio to publishers and agents, how to craft your pitch, and how to find the best publication outcome for your work.
 
Next event: 2027 dates TBA
 

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Will there be an opportunity to pitch my work at an ASA pitching event after a Pitch Perfect course?

Yes! Our Pitch Perfect courses always precede our pitching events. We recommend you stay tuned to our events newsletter for updates.