ticket & event details
ticket sales dates
on sale now until sold out
venues
event 1 & 2
on-line ZOOM
in-person option
Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club
10 Clubhouse Road, Jan Juc 3228
accomodation nearby
Torquay Foreshore caravan park
Wyndham Hotel link to 20% discount
All accomodation listed offer options for people with mobility/accessibility impairments
illustration exhibition
Anglesea Art Space
Shop 2/103 Great Ocean Rd, Anglesea VIC 3230
ticket types & prices
Important: Attendees must hold an Event Ticket 1 or 2 before purchasing any add-on activities
Event ticket refunds can be processed up to 30 days before the event or Coach Camp submission date. $30 processing fee or $20 change fee or $15 cancel fee for add-ons + GST. No refunds for add-ons if you do not hold an event 1 or 2 ticket prior to purchase. Add-ons are in high demand esp. pitch pro tickets!
what you get
event 1
professional development days
part 1 & 2 on-line
Sept 12 & 13th
Event ticket 1 holders receive 2 full days of on-line professional development sessions.
The program is a combination of recorded and live on-line panels, masterclasses, presentations, workshops and industry inside scoops from publishers, editors, publishing consultants and award-winning authors and illustrators.
With this event ticket, you can add-on tickets to pitch pro sessions, first pages competition or illustrator gallery exhibition.
part 1 in-person option
sept 5th
You can attend our part 1 event in-person where you can meet publishers, expert creatives and your creative tribe overlooking Jan Juc beach.
event 2
coach camp
in-person/on-line
Sept 6th
Event ticket 2 holders receive a day of coaching and manuscript/illustration assessments from publishers plus hands-on workshops overlooking Jan Juc Beach (limited on-line options)
With this event ticket, you can add-on tickets to pitch pro sessions,first pages competition orillustrator gallery exhibition.
pitch pro sessions
on-line
18th september - 11th october
Here is a rare chance to pitch your manuscripts and illustration portfolios and receive feedback and advice from a wide selection of publishers and agents open to submission invitations only to festival goers.
Add-on ticket includes;
10 min live ZOOM with one publisher or agent of choice.
Read your synopses or manuscripts or your screen share your illustration portfolio.
Screen sharing of your storyboard or portfolio.
Publisher/agent feedback, advice and market fit of your works.
After the session, the festival team will let you know if you’re invited to submit your work for publishing consideration. This may take up to 2 weeks to communicate to you.