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Event From Zero to Hero

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Why Do Some First-Time Authors Get Fabulous Book Deals? Don’t Be Envious… Be Informed!



“Fabulous” début book deals aren’t random lightning strikes: they usually happen when a manuscript shows clear, repeatable signals of market confidence—especially pitchability, category fit, emotional pull, and rights potential

To some folk, this is mysterious industry alchemy.

But it’s not.

Join us this Saturday for the Weekly Huddle to learn why some débuts go from zero to auction—and how to strengthen the signals agents and editors are scanning for.


Starts at…
Saturday 28th February 2026, 5:00 pm London time
  • Berlin: 28 Feb 2026, 18:00 CET
  • New York: 28 Feb 2026, 12:00 EST
  • Los Angeles: 28 Feb 2026, 09:00 PST
  • Singapore: 1 Mar 2026, 01:00 +08
  • Sydney: 1 Mar 2026, 04:00 AEDT
  • Auckland: 1 Mar 2026, 06:00 NZDT

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