How to Write a Stand-Out Cover Letter

How to Write a Stand-Out Cover Letter

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

SO, WHAT IS A COVER LETTER? Literary agents and many literary competitions require a cover letter along with your sample chapters and synopsis. This is a formal introduction to you and your novel. Note: It is not a CV, a bio or a blurb for the book. It’s a...
2020 First Novel Award Shortlist

2020 First Novel Award Shortlist

Monday, July 27, 2020

We are thrilled to announce the BPA First Novel Award 2020 shortlist. This year’s judges, literary agents Caroline Wood and Carrie Plitt from Felicity Bryan Associates and best-selling author Anna Hope (Expectation, The Ballroom, Wake), found it difficult to choose...
2020 First Novel Award Shortlist

2020 First Novel Award Longlist

Friday, July 17, 2020

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...
How to Write a Synopsis

How to Write a Synopsis

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

SO, WHAT IS A SYNOPSIS? A synopsis is a functional document summarising the story of your novel. It usually fits on a single side of A4, but always check the agency/competition website for specific requirements. Third-person, present tense, reasonable font size…...
Opening of Shortlisted Titles – First Novel Award 2019

Opening of Shortlisted Titles – First Novel Award 2019

Monday, September 23, 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...