Sara SarreHead Editor & Founder of BPA Biography Sara discovered a talent for editing following her involvement in a number of writers’ workshops. After being asked to read more and more novels she was eventually offered a fee and in 2015 founded bluepencilagency. Prior to this she worked as an Interiors journalist for magazines and…
Emma HaynesPosition: Content Manager Mail: emma@bluepencilagency.com Biography 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…
Oliver JamesPosition: Editor Mail: oliver@bluepencilagency.com Biography Oliver works in publishing as a reader for various literary agents and as a private tutor with an extensive client base. He is an accomplished editor and well regarded mentor. He also writes music and plays in a band. Oliver holds a BA in English from UCL and an…
Tess O’HaraPosition: Editor Mail: tess@bluepencilagency.com Biography Tess runs Blue Pencil’s social media channels and blog. She completed a Masters in Prose Fiction at the University of East Anglia, where she found a love for workshopping fiction and decided to pursue a career working with words. Tess was runner-up for the 2018 Brighton Prize for short…