BPA Client Sophie Keetch signs with Marina de Pass

Thursday, February 25, 2021

We are delighted for our editorial client Sophie Keetch, who has accepted representation from literary agent Marina de Pass with her stunning debut novel, a feminist retelling of Arthurian mythology. Our editor Fiona Mitchell, who provided feedback on Sophie’s...

Carole Hailey Signs with Marina de Pass

Sunday, January 31, 2021

Congratulations to Carole Hailey for signing with Marina de Pass, literary agent at The Soho Agency. Carole reached the final stage of judging for the BPA First Novel Award 2020 but wasn’t selected by the judges for the longlist. However, her novel The Silence...

Highlights from our Zoom Q&A with Eve White Literary Agency

Friday, May 8, 2020

Mid lockdown and following the postponement of our May retreat and workshops we were delighted to offer 14 clients and BPA subscribers the chance to “meet” our literary agent friends Eve White and Ludo Cinelli and readers Aisha Bushby and Sarah...

Submissions Q & A with Eve White Literary Agency

Monday, April 27, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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...

Over 300 submissions for Pitch Prize

Thursday, November 28, 2019

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...

Announcing the winners of the First Novel Award

Friday, September 27, 2019

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...