Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that Byron Writers Festival takes place on the traditional lands of the Arakwal Bumberbin Peoples of the Bundjalung Nation. We pay respects to Elders past and present, and acknowledge them as the original storytellers of the lands and waterways of this Country.

Festival

Masterclass: Prep Your Pitch with Melanie Ostell

Join literary agent Melanie Ostell for a dynamic pitching workshop designed to help you craft a compelling pitch, refine your project, and present your work with confidence to publishers and agents.

WHERE:  Elements of Byron, Bayshore Drive Byron Bay

WHEN:   Thursday 7 August | 2.00pm - 4.30pm

COST:     $130 General | $120 Byron Writers Festival Festival Member + booking fees

About Melanie Ostell

Melanie Ostell has more than 25 years’ experience in Australian book publishing as an editor, publisher, educator and now literary agent. Melanie's list of celebrated Australian writers include Tara June Winch, Jock Serong, Tim Rogers, Royce Kurmelovs, Jessie Tu, Stuart Wilson, and many more.

Cost
General:
$
130
Friends (Members):
$
120
Free
TBC
When
August 7, 2025 2:00 PM
TBC
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Byron Writers Festival is a registered charity with DGR status. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

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