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Daily Archives: September 12, 2017

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Shortlisted authors for First Novel Award 2018

Shortlist Bluepencilagency First Novel Prize 2017

By Emma Haynes September 12, 2017

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Today is a great day to silence your inner critic

Today is a great day to silence your inner critic and submit the first 500 words of your #WIP or completed novel to the #BPAPitchPrize. Open to unagented writers in all adult fiction genres! Link in bio.

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Psychic Distance: How far in or out of a viewpoin

Psychic Distance: How far in or out of a viewpoint character do you want the reader to be in the present moment?

Unpack how emotional and narrative distance can transform your writing in a Sept 23 Zoom tutorial with Emma Darwin. Link in bio.

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On Oct 26, we're hosting a Zoom Q&A with top liter

On Oct 26, we're hosting a Zoom Q&A with top literary agent and judge of the #BPAPitchPrize 2021, Joanna Swainson (@hardmanswainson)!

Follow the link in our bio to sign up and come prepared with questions about what she's looking for in entries and how to go about seeking representation.

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Did you hear that we're accepting entries to the #

Did you hear that we're accepting entries to the #BPAPitchPrize 2021? If you're an unagented writer of fiction, follow the link in our bio to find out more.

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Happy Publication Day to BPA editor @jdavidsimons!

Happy Publication Day to BPA editor @jdavidsimons! #TheResponsibilityofLove is out in paperback today.

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It all starts with a pitch... #BPAPitchPrize

It all starts with a pitch... #BPAPitchPrize

It's thrilling to see entries coming in for this y

It's thrilling to see entries coming in for this year's #BPAPitchPrize with judge Joanna Swainson. If you're undecided, you have just under three months to prepare your submission and it could be a great opportunity to perfect your opening 500 words. Follow the link in our bio to find out more!

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The #BPAPitchPrize 2021 is open to submissions u

The #BPAPitchPrize 2021 is open to submissions until November 14th! We are thrilled to have literary agent Joanna Swainson of @hardmanswainson as our judge. Enter your first 500 words for the chance to pitch to Joanna and receive industry feedback – link in bio.

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