Saturday 12 September, 10-11AM
National Writers’ Conference
National Writers' Conference & Talk
NWC – Pitch Perfect
What is unique about your book?
Why should publishers read it?
What should you include in your pitch to a publisher, and what should you avoid?
How do you put together a strong, attention-grabbing synopsis?
Find out the must-haves for delivering a great pitch and the pitfalls to avoid. This session will provide the guidance of a publishing industry leader to help whip your pitch into perfect shape.
This event is part of the National Writers’ Conference weekend. Purchase a full Weekend Pass to all NWC sessions or curate your experience with single session tickets.
Accessibility
Auslan Interpretation may be available on request, Close Captioned, Wheelchair Accessible, Accessible Toilet, Hearing Loop, Quiet Space.
Single NWC session ticket or full Weekend Pass
The Wheeler Centre, Performance Space (Level 2, ground level)
176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Featuring...
Sophie Hamley
Sophie Hamley is an editor, former literary agent, bookseller and content producer who has worked at Hachette Australia since 2014, publishing non-fiction including the ABIA-nominated Love & Pain by Ben Gillies & Chris Joannou, Model Minority Gone Rogue by Qin Qin (nominated for the Age Book of the Year and ACT Book of the Year), and bestsellers How to Have an Epic Retirement by Bec Wilson and The New Rules by Margarita Nazarenko. Since 2025 she has also been publishing romance fiction, including the debut trilogy by Tierney Page. As Sophie Green she has released seven bestselling novels.
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