Creative writing prize: Bluepencil Agency First Novel Award 2025

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31 January 2025
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Win a £1,000 first prize plus an introduction to a literary agent

The Award is open to unrepresented authors for a work of fiction.

There are cash prizes of £1,000 and £500 for the winner and runner up, plus £150 for a highly commended author, and agent introductions for winners. The agent judges are Hellie Ogden and Suzannah Ball and the author judge is Samuel Burr.

To enter, submit the opening 5,000 words, a 300 word synopsis and a cover letter.

Enter online by May 31.

For full details see the website.

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