Pitch Prize Winners Announcement
Announcing the winners of the First Novel Award

Announcing the winners of the First Novel Award

We are delighted to announce the winners of the First Novel Award 2019. Our judges this year were Nelle Andrew of Peters, Fraser + Dunlop and author Beth Underdown. More than 525 entries were received from around the world with all genres represented. The standard of...
Opening of Shortlisted Titles – First Novel Award 2019

Opening of Shortlisted Titles – First Novel Award 2019

Ahead of announcing the winners of our First Novel Award on Friday 27 September, here are the openings of the six shortlisted novels. The winner will receive £1,000 in cash plus an introduction to literary agent Nelle Andrew and the runner up, £250 in cash and a...
Opening of Shortlisted Titles – First Novel Award 2019

2019 Shortlist – 6 titles

Blue Pencil Agency announces the First Novel Award 2019 Shortlist. Our 2019 judges are literary agent Nelle Andrew and author of The Witchfinder’s Sister, Beth Underwood. Prizes for the winner and runner up include an introduction to Nelle as well as £1,250 in...
Opening of Shortlisted Titles – First Novel Award 2019

2019 Longlist- 23 titles

Blue Pencil Agency announces the First Novel Award 2019 Longlist. Our 2019 judges are literary agent Nelle Andrew and author of The Witchfinder’s Sister, Beth Underwood. Prizes for the winner and runner up include an introduction to Nelle as well as £1,250 in...