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Here are the common opening pages mistakes mentioned in the original post:

Totally realistic! But I detach myself from the desire to be publish. I take my ego out of the equation. I write what I love. I analyse published authors and how their books get an emotional reaction from me because I'm fascinated with word...

Depressing or realistic or both? From an interview by Alyssa Matesic with a literary agent. Thoughts?

I thought this had some interesting insights. From the Cheshire Novel prize View this email in your browser Behind the scenes: how we choose our Longlist After four years of running...

Thanks everyone! I couldn't have done it without Litopia.

Whoopie!!! I'm just thrilled for you!! Stoked! So deserved :) What happens next? Onwards and upwards!

Needless to say, I am thrilled. Here's what judge agent Orli Vogt-Vincent had to say about it: SONGS FOR BEGINNERS had me from the very first page, with a first line that was irresistible. This was truly a pleasure to read, with a central...

Someone I know from another writing group won it too. She wrote about her Filipino Grandmother during the Japanese occupation. Judges are going for a broader def of adventure.

Congrats all 🎉 so many intriguing starts!

Thank you to all who entered the Jolly June OPS Challenge and those who voted. The task was use Donna Tart's opening sentence to her The Secret History by adding a second sentence to turn thus into your own story. This month, dye to ties, we...