Thirteen of Australia’s best independent book publishers and literary magazine editors and one international literary magazine editor will be heading to Armidale in early August for a pitch weekend with a difference.

Pitch Independent, organised by the New England Writers’ Centre, with the generous sponsorship of the University of New England and the in-kind support of the Small Press Network, has a unique focus on giving writers and illustrators, whether regionally-based or from any part of Australia, access to the increasingly important publication opportunities offered to creators by independent book publishers & literary magazines. From fiction to non-fiction, children’s books to poetry, illustrated books to prestigious literary magazines, our Pitch Independent publishers and editors represent a wide range of literary forms.

Pitch Independent will include a specialist pitch session for poets and a general pitch day for writers and illustrators in all genres. It will also feature a free public symposium on the significant contribution of independent book publishers & literary magazines to Australian literary culture, and a public book launch and display of participating publishers’ books. As well, an optional pitch preparation day will be held on the previous Saturday.

This is a fantastic opportunity for writers and illustrators in all genres. Bookings now open. Participants may book the full program or simply the parts of it they require. Full booking, list of publishers attending, program schedule and prices information at http://www.newc.org.au/pitch-independent.html

More information: Pitch Independent co-ordinators: newcpartners@gmail.com