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Daily Archives: October 30, 2017

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LONGLIST First Novel Award 2017

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Join us on May 26 for an in-depth tutorial on CRIME and THRILLERS with bestselling author Caroline (Cass) Green! @carolinegreen70

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Read our latest blog post on the INCITING INCIDENT and strengthen your novel’s story arc.

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To celebrate the release of #EverSinceThatDay by Sara James on 28th April, we're giving away five copies of the book, plus chocolates and champagne for one winner!

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"After I wrote the first draft, I decided to chang

"After I wrote the first draft, I decided to change the beginning of The Silence Project and begin the novel with a scene that would stick in the mind of a reader, which I hoped would maximise my chances in competitions." – Carole Hailey

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The latest addition to the BPA editorial team is @

The latest addition to the BPA editorial team is @susanallottauthor, writer of #TheSilence.

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Our next online event is a 'Pitch Perfect' tutoria

Our next online event is a 'Pitch Perfect' tutorial with @emmadarwinwriter.

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We have some incredible guest speakers lined up fo

We have some incredible guest speakers lined up for the next few months of BPA Events, including authors Julie Cohen, Caroline Green, and Tanya Byrne, and literary agent Charlotte Seymour. Follow the link in our bio to view the programme.

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“It’s essential to be engaging with contemporary culture across media, not just books, as I think the most successful works, even if they’re historical or fantastical in their setting, will often tap into contemporary sensibilities and concerns.” – Literary agent, Charlotte Seymour.

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