Bundaberg Writers' Club

Are You Ready For the Next Step?

At Bundaberg's WriteFest 2010, Commissioning Editors, Jo Butler (Literary Fiction) and Anna Valdinger (Commercial Fiction) from Harper Collins Publishers Australia (Literary Fiction) will be conducting editor/writer interviews.
Harper Collins Publishers Australia are no longer accepting unsolicited manuscripts. This is one opportunity you cannot afford to miss if you want to place your completed manuscript before a commissioning editor.
WriteFest has been scheduled for Saturday, May 15. Only attendees have the opportunity to discuss their submission with either Jo or Anna.
Reading and assessing submissions will take the editors some time, so we would appreciate writers submitting as early as possible.
Submissions close Monday, March 22.

Editor/Writer Submission details:
*Interviews will be restricted to those writers who have a completed manuscript ready for submission to a publisher - first drafts are not acceptable.
*Writers are required to submit the first 50 pages (in industry-standard format) of their manuscript, together with a two-page single-line-spaced synopsis and cover letter outlining details of writing experience and publishing history (if any).
*Each submission must be accompanied by an entry fee of $25. This entry fee is non-refundable but will be accepted as partial payment to WriteFest.
*Submissions and entry fee may be posted to the Bundaberg Writers' Club Inc, PO Box 1486, Bundaberg Qld 4670. Submissions may also be emailed to novels at sandycurtis dot com. Emailed submissions will not be forwarded to the editors until the entry fee, or a receipt showing a direct deposit to the Bundaberg Writers Club Inc, is received. Should you wish to pay by direct deposit, bank details are: Wide Bay Australia Ltd; BSB 656400; Account No. 104337281
*Correctly prepared submissions will be forwarded to Jo and Anna, who will then select the writers they will interview at WriteFest. This opportunity is open only to WriteFest attendees.
*Successful applicants will be notified two weeks before the event.
*Reading and assessing submissions will take the editors some time, so we would appreciate writers submitting as early as possible. All submissions must be received by Monday, March 22.
*Any queries should be made to novels at sandycurtis dot com or PO Box 1486, Bundaberg Qld 4670.

Please note: Achieving an interview with either Jo or Anna does not indicate in any way that your manuscript has been accepted by Harper Collins Publishers.

A word from Bundy Writers: Do your research. Find out what is considered to be industry-standard format. Why write a potentially great book, then fail to get it through the front door because your synopsis seems more like a report, or is too long or too short, or is otherwise presented inappropriately? There will be strong competition - there always is. Better-prepared submissions have improved prospects of success.
And remember, earning the opportunity to speak with Jo or Anna is a clear indication you are on the right writing path. You will certainly benefit from their advice.