Author Q&A with Pitch Prize Winner Ella King

Author Q&A with Pitch Prize Winner Ella King

fter winning the BPA Pitch Prize in 2019, Ella King signed with literary agent Hellie Ogden, who secured a publishing deal with HarperCollins. There’s not long to wait now; Bad Fruit is out in hardback on 18th August 2022! If you enjoy character-driven...
BPA’s Practical Tips for the Social Media Shy Writer

BPA’s Practical Tips for the Social Media Shy Writer

Some of us love connecting with other writers and readers on social media, but if you use it purely to maintain a presence as an author, you’re not alone. For those who find social media can be a struggle, here are some tips to help you build a following without...

Author Q&A with Ella King

Ella King won the BPA Pitch Prize 2019 with the first 500 words of her brilliant first novel, Bad Fruit. Since then, she has accepted representation from literary agent Hellie Ogden (after receiving seven offers) and signed a two-book deal with HarperFiction (in a...
Author Q & A with Saskia Sarginson

Author Q & A with Saskia Sarginson

How and why did you get into writing? I’ve always wanted to write. When I was little, I used to entertain my younger brother and sister with made-up stories. Despite loving writing, I didn’t believe ‘author’ was a viable career choice. I knew I needed to earn a...