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Show, don't tell – BPA Blog for novel writers

10 Ways to ‘Show Rather than Tell’

By Tess September 16, 2021

Blue Pencil Agency Blog

5 Exercises to Try Before Writing Your Novel

By Tess November 13, 2020

Jane Lomas, Blue Pencil Agency News

BPA client Jane Lomas launches a blog

By Tess November 9, 2020

Common Mistakes Writers Make: A Q&A with BPA’s Editors

By Tess May 20, 2020

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THE LOST CHILD by #BPAFirstNovelAward winner Julia

THE LOST CHILD by #BPAFirstNovelAward winner Julia Kelly: When a young boy washes up onto the beach with no memory, Dorothy is shocked by the resemblance he has to her son who drowned twenty years before, at the same age. She agrees to look after him...

We are delighted that Julia is now represented by this year's agent judge, Hellie Ogden from @janklownesbituk, and we can't wait to see where this story goes.

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We are thrilled to reveal the winners of the #BPAF

We are thrilled to reveal the winners of the #BPAFirstNovelAward 2021, judged by literary agent Hellie Ogden and author Kiran Millwood-Hargrave. First place goes to THE LOST CHILD by Julia Kelly, with TIDE-TURNER by Anna Richmond coming runner-up and AFTERDEATH by Loretta Chefchaouni chosen as the highly commended entry. Follow the link in our bio to read the full announcement.

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Planning to submit a #WIP to the #BPAPitchPrize bu

Planning to submit a #WIP to the #BPAPitchPrize but not sure where to start with your cover letter? Follow the link in our bio to read our guide on the BPA blog.

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We're ending the month with a bang. Check back thi

We're ending the month with a bang. Check back this Thursday, 30th September, to find out who has won the #BPAFirstNovelAward

Our latest blog post is an unpacking of the classi

Our latest blog post is an unpacking of the classic writing advice 'show, don't tell'. Follow the link in our bio to read '10 Ways to Show Rather than Tell'. #showdonttell #writingadvice #writingblog #writersofinstagram #novelist #author #creativewriting

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