Agent Speed Dating

Friday, 23rd October

We think you’ll be thrilled with this chance to pitch your novel to three randomly assigned agents over a half-hour slot. In line with our Festival theme, this event is aimed at writers of all genders, experiences, and backgrounds who write in the women's fiction genre, which is an umbrella term for books that focus on the characters’ life experiences and are usually marketed to women. These books can be contemporary or historical and can have elements of magic, mystery, and more. We welcome commercial, romance, historical, literary, and book club fiction. Our agents also represent other commercial genres.

 
This is an exciting opportunity to get some constructive feedback from industry professionals. It will not guarantee agent representation or publication, but may help you on your way.

What agents are participating? We are thrilled that the following agents will be joining us:

Rachel Goldblatt (Curtis Brown)

Louise Lamont (LBA)

Lina Langlee (The North Literary Agency)

Juliet Pickering (Blake Friedman)

Amanda Preston (LBA)

Ann Rose (MLL)

Hannah Schofield (LBA)

Donald Winchester (Watson, Little)