📣Calling unagented novelists and children’s authors,
our two £5,000 writing prizes are open for entries!
The #BathNovelAward24 (A/YA) is open until 31 May
The #BathChildrensNovelAward24 (YA/MG/CB/PB) is open until 30 Nov.
Head to bathnovelaward.co.uk for all the info.

Can’t get over the fact that this happened yesterday. So many books!

✨Interview: What literary agent and #BathNovelAward24 judge Catherine Cho looks for in the opening pages of novel submissions #subtips
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✨Interview: What literary agent and #BathNovelAward24 judge Catherine Cho looks for in the opening pages of novel submissions #subtips
bathnovelaward.co.uk/bath-novel-awa…

Without access to my local library as a child, none of my adult life would have been as rewarding or as achievable. Delighted to support my volunteer-run local and grateful for the opportunity to talk about The Arrow Garden and other obsessions . . .
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Our GSFF Book of the Month for June is  is a brilliant and heartfelt sci-fi debut - Lord of the Empty Isles by 🖋️ Jules Arbeaux ✨ Preorder LOTEI 🌿 ✨🌌💫

Our edition has a beautiful digitally sprayed edge matching the cover and hidden foiling. It will be signed and numbered by the author!

🎉🎉🎉Some thrilling book deal news for multi BCNA listed Katja L Kaine!

I’m thrilled to reveal the stunning cover of my debut novel #NEPHTHYS . Micaela Alcaino has outdone herself in portraying my heroine Clemmie & the blending of Victorian & Ancient Egypt.

Sister. Rival. Protector.

Preorder your copy now: penguin.co.uk/authors/302051…

(Watch with sound)

Exciting times in #KidLit - especially for #TheUndyingTower , sitting pretty on the Agent Hotlist! #bcbf24

My latest blog post is about what really makes for a good piece of writing, with the focus on fiction, based on my observations after editing for 7 years (250-ish projects). Often it’s all about writerly control and awareness…

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#AmEditing #writingtips …

If you're a writer on a low income and would like to enter this year's £5,000 Bath Novel Award, please do consider our sponsored entries scheme.
Places are free and you can apply right up to our closing date of 31 May.
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Happy International Ace Day! 💜 Last April it was still secret, but this #internationalasexualityday I can shout about my debut, out in two months exactly, which can be summed up as 🏳️‍🌈 BE GAY DO CRIME IN SPACE 🏳️‍🌈 with an extra large side of Emotions.

I’ve had lovely book news to share today & it’s made me mindful of those who haven’t! Your time will come! 😊 And just remember to celebrate all your little victories along the way. 🥂 Every good news moment is precious! ♥️

📚Just some of the Bath Novel Awards listed manuscripts which have gone on to win publishing deals. Yours next?

🏆The Bath Novel Award is open until 31 May. Prize £5,000

🏆The Bath Children’s Novel Award is open until 30 Nov. Prize £5,000.

bathnovelaward.co.uk

Poetry and Performance is a real highlight of The Bath Festival. Here are a few favourites we know you'll enjoy: Find out about these and all our events here: bathfestivals.org.uk/the-bath-festi… #BathFest24 Salena Godden Canongate Dr Carrie Etter is at carrieetter.bsky.social @caradillonsings Sean Shibe

📚Just some of the Bath Novel Awards listed manuscripts which have gone on to win publishing deals. Yours next?

🏆The Bath Novel Award is open until 31 May. Prize £5,000

🏆The Bath Children’s Novel Award is open until 30 Nov. Prize £5,000.

bathnovelaward.co.uk

Great clear thread about easily setting up & writing a synopsis!