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.

Academy

Masterclass: Prep Your Pitch with Melanie Ostell | Online

About the workshop:
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.

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
November 15, 2025 11:00 AM
TBC
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