I just came runner-up in the Literature Works First Page writing prize. The significance is that it was the first time I had entered anything from my third novel. So, it’s a great encouragement. Second in an entry list of 160, and I get £350. All good for the CV and the ego.
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paulgapper 
Congratulations Paul! Lovely to see you all last night. Emily
Thanks Emily. Yes, it was a great evening
Lack of internet connection in deepest Somerset has restricted mycomments but I am following the progress of this novel and finding it all very interesting! I don’t plan each chapter but I know the kick-off point and the ending and maybe have an idea of a major plot event or two. But I let it grow. Which means a great deal of re-writing and cutting. For instance, just recently, I decided that a small plot scene was just that, insignificant, and cut it. It was a case of too many words.