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Online 1-2-1 Sessions

Querying? Get personal feedback on your submissions pack or ask bespoke questions to a literary agent in our exclusive individual, 1-2-1 sessions.​

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£75 for a 15-minute 1-2-1 with a literary agent, and includes a group webinar with a literary agent to help you prepare for your session.

Online Webinar Included

Join us for an exclusive online webinar with a top literary agent in March to help you prepare for your 1-2-1.

 

Our literary agent will give you top tips on creating your submission pack, as well as what to expect in your individual session. Plus, the opportunity to ask questions to make sure you feel at ease before having your meeting.

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Date is to be confirmed, and will be recorded to view at a later date if needed.

You can join the webinar even if you haven't booked a 1-2-1 for £15. Details coming soon.

Agents Details Coming Soon

If you have booked a 1-2-1 slot, please send in your covering letter, synopsis and first three chapters (up to 10k words) before 31st March 2027 to Paul.

No member of the festival team will read your work - we simply collate and and send to the agents.

When sending, please use the name you used when booking (careful with pen names)!

The 1-2-1s take place on our online platform. Make sure you have good WiFi connection and please test your camera and microphone beforehand. Log in 15-minutes before your timeslot. Latecomers may not be admitted. Sessions will NOT be recorded, however we encourage you to screen record or record yourself for prosperity.

 

Please research the agents fully to make sure they are suited to you and your genre and make sure you send your submissions in plenty of time!

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