HighSpot Literary Pitching Clinic – Submission Form

12pm-2pm, Thursday 20 August, 8 slots of 15 minutes.

Pitching to publishers, agents, journals and magazines is an art. In this session, you will have the chance to participate in a one-one-one session with literary agents Vicki Marsdon and Nadine Rubin Nathan. (Once you have registered and paid for a session, we will contact you to let you know the time slot you have been allocated.)


Genres considered:

  • Commercial women’s fiction (preferably contemporary)
  • Diverse voices
  • Thrillers (esp psychological – locked room thrillers are also in demand)
  • Crime – something with a unique hook as opposed to strictly procedural
  • Non-fiction – on popular subjects incl cooking, dog training, natural history
  • Memoir

Please no middle grade, YA or picture books.


To apply, fill out the online application form below.

You will need to attach:

  • A synopsis of the work – 500 words which provides a very clear idea of the plot or contents (if it’s non-fiction)
  • A brief bio – up to 300 words
  • A sample of the work – no more than one chapter in length
  • 4-5 lines that would be used to describe the book to would be readers (like a back cover)
  • $25 fee

Please note: This opportunity is available to NZSA members only and publication and / or signing with this agent, as a result of this session, is not guaranteed.