Slush Pile Day

Skip the slush pile. Polish your submission then put it in front of a panel of industry experts at our Slush Pile Day

Saturday May 9th 2026 10.00 am – 6 pm

Bloomsbury, London.

Ever wondered how editors and agents actually respond to submissions? Want to understand the thought process behind the Yes or the No? Want to see how your individual submission is read? Get a personal, instant (anonymised!) feedback your submission from a panel of industry professionals.

In this one day workshop, you will polish your pitch, synopsis, agent letter and those all important first 500 words under the guidance of tutors Alison May and Janet Gover.

Then, skip the slush pile and have those 500 words put directly to a panel of industry professionals for instant feedback. The submission will be anonymous – to keep those nerves at bay. The panel will include Charlotte Ledger from Harper Collins, Publisher of the One More Chapter imprint and Jennie Ayres, publisher at Hera Fiction and  Sian Ellis-Martin  from the Blake Friedmann Agency.

This day is suitable for anyone who has a book ready (or almost ready) for submission, whether they are currently unpublished, or are a published author seeking to lift their career to a new level.

Price – £89.50 (Attendees can purchase their lunch from the pub, or several nearby coffeeshops and cafes.)

Location : Upstairs at the Marquis Cornwallis, Bloomsbury. The Marquis Cornwallis Pub & Restaurant in London, Greater London (note: access via stairs only)

Places are limited, so book your place now.