PITCHING APPOINTMENTS


Do you have the next best selling historical novel and you just need a publisher? Then a pitching appointment will be for you! You have 10 minutes with a publisher of your choosing to sell your idea. 

Below are the profiles for the pitch takers attending the festival. Click on a pitch taker's photo or name to read the profile of what they are looking for. We strongly advise you do this before booking to ensure you get the most of out of your pitching appointment. 

THE FINE PRINT

Each pitch appointment is $25 and non-refundable. Payment can be made via this site. 

The appointment is not confirmed until you have paid and receive the confirmation email.

Note, there is a limit of 2 pitch appointments in total across Saturday or Sunday.

PITCH TAKER APPOINTMENT SCHEDULE

Below is the pitching schedule for each pitch taker. 

HOW DO I BOOK A PITCH APPOINTMENT?

These appointments are on a first-come-first-serve basis, with the option to add yourself onto a waitlist. 

You can buy a festival ticket and book your pitch appointment/s using the below link!

If you have already purchased a festival ticket, please refer to the email sent advising how to book your appointment/s (so you don't have to book another festival ticket!) If you cannot find the email, please contact the Festival Team on +61 2 4319 8519 or HNSA@willorganise.com.au.  


PITCH TAKERS

Click on the pitch takers photo or name to find out what they are looking for!

Anthea Bariamis

Simon & Schuster

Rowena Beresford

Riveted Press

Cassandra di Bello

Allen & Unwin

Catherine Hill

Penguin Random House

Catherine Milne

Harper Collins

Fiona Mcdonald

Christmas Press/Eagle Books

Emma Rafferty

PanMac

Rochelle Stephens

Wombat/Rhiza Press



HISTORY UNBOUND FESTIVAL TEAM

Tel: +61 2 4319 8519
Email: HNSA@willorganise.com.au
#HistoryUnboundFestival2025

    

In the spirit of reconciliation, HNSA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.