Course Outline

How do you get your book in front of a publisher or an agent? What do you need to have ready in your submission pack? What is a pitch and how do you do it? Traditional publishing is incredibly competitive, so what do you need to know to give yourself the best shot at that elusive book contract? 

Join traditionally published author, Amy Hutton as discusses her experience and answers your questions. Her workshop will cover… 

·         Knowing when your book is ready to show to an agent or publisher

·         What is a submission pack/query letter and how to prepare one

·         What is a pitch

·         Who to pitch to and pitching opportunities

·         Should you be looking for an agent

·         Which publishers fit with your book

·         What happens when/if you get a contract – what happens next.

What to Bring:

• Pen & notebook.

About the tutor:

Amy Hutton is an award-winning television professional and a traditionally published author currently under contract with Simon & Schuster Australia. Her debut rom-com Sit, Stay, Love was released in August 2023, with her follow up Love from Scratch in June 2024. Her third book for Simon & Schuster Australia – a spirited new romance titled Haunted Hearts, will be released in September 2025.