Birne joins PEW Literary with Faber deal

Eleanor Birne has joined PEW Literary as associate agent this month, moving from David Godwin Associates, and has already done a deal with Faber on Amber Medland’s debut novel about mental health and the impact of the #metoo movement. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Faber launches writing prize

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Faber reveals UK launch for Argo Navis

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Faber lands Kingsolver and Díaz

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Macmillan Children's launches literary prize

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Faber announces record turnover

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