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

Meet the Agent (Sunday) : Alex Adsett

Once you’ve finished polishing your manuscript, the next step is to submit it to agents and publishers. But it’s hard for any writer to know if their work is really ready for that step – an opinion from an expert is invaluable. In this consultation, you’ll be given feedback on your work and whether or not it’s ready to submit. You’ll also have the chance to discuss where your work fits into the current marketplace and be able to talk about what your next steps should be.

Where: Basq House Meeting Room, 7 Marvell St, Byron Bay (nb: entrance is not Fletcher Lane)

When: Sunday 16 August (4 sessions)

Cost: $180 General | $140 Byron Writers Festival Festival Member + booking fees

Sunday 16 August

15-minute sessions

MEETING 5: 2:00pm - 2:15pm

MEETING 6: 2:25pm - 2:40pm

MEETING 7: 2:50pm - 3:05pm

MEETING 8: 3:15pm - 3:30pm


About Alex Adsett

Alex Adsett is a literary agent and publishing consultant with over 25 years’ experience working in the publishing and bookselling industry. She has managed Alex Adsett Literary since 2008, and as a consultant has helped thousands of authors review and negotiate their publishing deals. As a literary agent, she represents over 50 authors and illustrators, including Melissa Lucashenko, Dinuka McKenzie, Amy Doak, Melanie Saward, and many more.

Please note these are critique and feedback assessments, not pitch sessions. As such, Alex is happy to give feedback on any genre.

Cost
General:
$
180
Friends (Members):
$
140
Free
TBC
When
August 16, 2026 2:00 PM
TBC
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