Emma is responsible for BPA’s bespoke programme of literary events and retreats as well as managing the First Novel Award and submissions to literary agents. With a background in communications and special events she has an eye for detail and a desire to give writers the best possible experience in an imaginative programme of events. Her retreats at Asthall Manor, the childhood home of the Mitford sisters with guest tutors including Tessa Hadley and Claire Fuller have set a new benchmark in literary experiences. The First Novel Award now in its third year has proved remarkably successful for writers with five of the 2018 shortlist gaining agent representation. With an up to date knowledge of what literary agents are looking for, Emma offers a reading service and advises writers with a polished manuscript which agents to approach and how best to ensure your work gets read. She also contacts agents on behalf of writers where there is a potential match.
Motivation and InspirationGuest tutor: Author and writing coach Emma DarwinDate: Thursday September 24Time: 2.30 – 4.30 pmLocation: ZoomCost: £38BOOK NOW Get Writing and Keep Writing Everyone knows about the terror of the blank page, but what about the terror of page 247? Or the terror of your second novel, while your first is out on…
Point of View and Voice with author and tutor Alice JollyPoint of View seems to get writers in more of a tangle than any other technical issue. Alice Jolly explains how to get it right.Date: Friday September 25Time: 2.30 – 4.30pmLocation: ZoomCost: £38BOOK NOW Do you know when you have changed view point? Why have…
Q & A with leading literary agent Nelle AndrewDos and Don’ts of submitting to agents. Cover letters, synopses and how to make a stand out submission.Date: Saturday September 26Time: 2.30 – 4.00pmLocation: ZoomCost: £30BOOK NOW Leading literary agent Nelle Andrew discusses the dos and don’ts of submitting to agents, how you can make your submission…
Q & A with author Kelleigh Greenberg-JephcottWhether describing everyday events, love and loss, complex plots or mystery drama, when used effectively, the writer’s palette paints a vivid and vibrant picture in the mind of the reader evoking emotion and engaging the reader in a new experience.Date: Sunday September 27Time: 2.30 – 4.00pmLocation: ZoomCost: £30BOOK NOW…
We are delighted to announce the First Novel Award 2020 Longlist. This year’s judges are literary agents Caroline Wood and Carrie Plitt from Felicity Bryan Agency and best selling author, Anna Hope (Expectation, The Ballroom, Wake). Prizes for the winners include agent introductions as well as cash and an editorial report. The Award is given…
Agent Submissions The inside track on getting an agent Guest tutor: Nelle Andrew, agent at Rachel Mills Literary AgencyDate: Tuesday July 14Time: 11 am – 12.30 pmLocation: ZoomCost: £30BOOK NOW Nelle discusses the dos and don’ts of submitting to agents, how you can make your submission stand out from the pile, and what you should…
Editing Your NovelGuest tutor: Author and writing coach Emma DarwinDate: Tuesday June 30Time: 11 am – 1pmLocation: ZoomCost: £38BOOK NOW All writers know that the most important stage of writing is actually the re-write. Most know that it’s about a whole lot more than tidying up the sentences – but what does that actually mean?…
Submissions Q & A with agents and readers from Eve White Literary Agency Wednesday May 6, 2020 6 pm – 7 pm on zoom. THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED. PLEASE CONTACT US TO RECEIVE INFORMATION ON FUTURE EVENTS Our May retreat and workshops have been rescheduled to September. In the meantime we’re planning…
Christmas has come early for eight lucky winners of our inaugural Pitch Prize. Super agent Nelle Andrew of Peters, Fraser & Dunlop has selected her winners from over 300 entries across all genres. Each of the writers will have a one on one meeting with Nelle in the New Year. At the meeting writers will…
Our inaugural Pitch Prize with Peters, Fraser + Dunlop agent Nelle Andrew attracted over 300 entries. Writers submitted their opening 500 words and synopsis for the chance to pitch their novel and receive feedback from Nelle. Up to 10 winners will have a one on one meeting with Nelle in February 2020. The standard was…