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What is Escapism in fiction and how do you write it? – BPA Blog. Image: A woman reads a book on public transport.

Escapism in Fiction: What is escapist fiction and how do you write it?

By Tess June 6, 2023

#BPAFavouriteLines: Why we Chose Them

By Tess May 9, 2023

When should you put a book in the drawer? Advice for novelists on giving up and giving it another go – BPA Blog

When Should You Put a Book in the Drawer?

By Tess April 24, 2023

Ask an Agent – Rebeka Finch from Darley Anderson. BPA Blog for novel writers

Ask an Agent: Rebeka Finch from Darley Anderson

By Tess March 31, 2023

BPA Blog – 21 Motivational Quotes from Today's Top Authors

21 Motivational Quotes from Today’s Top Authors

By Tess March 6, 2023

Kara Gnodde in Conversation with her Mentor Sara Sarre – BPA Blog

Author Kara Gnodde in Conversation with her Mentor Sara Sarre

By Tess February 28, 2023

How to Edit Dialogue – Advice for fiction writers from top authors including Stephen King and Katie Khan – BPA Blog

How to Edit Dialogue

By Tess February 15, 2023

Author Q&A with Santanu Bhattacharya, One Small Voice – BPA Blog

Author Q&A: Santanu Bhattacharya

By Tess February 8, 2023

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