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Blue Pencil Agency First Novel Award 2025
Deadline: Sat 31 May 2025
The Award is open to unrepresented and unpublished authors for a novel in any adult fiction genre written in English.
What we’re looking for:
· any genre with the exception of children’s fiction and non-fiction. YA is permitted provided there is an adult crossover.
· a strong voice.
· an original and unforgettable story that grips the reader.
· an attention grabbing first paragraph.
. the manuscript should be completed or close to completion.
Submission: Opening chapter or chapters up to 5000 words plus a 300-word synopsis and a covering letter.
Prizes
Winner: £1,000 + Agent Introduction
Runner up: £500 + Agent Introduction
Highly Commended: £150 + Agent Introduction
Literary Agent Judges: Hellie Ogden and Suzannah Ball from WME.
Author Judge: Samuel Burr
Entry fee: £25 A minimum of 20 free entries available for UK based writers on low incomes or from communities currently under-represented in publishing.
Find out more and submit http://bluepencilagency.com/bpa-first-novel-award-2025/
Deadline: May 31, 2025
Additional Information:
Location:
International
Region(s):
International
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