Ella Farrelly
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B.A. Paris:
I want to become an Author when I finish school and I was wondering if you have any advice on how to become one and how to get a book published?🙂
B.A. Paris
Hi Ella,
Lovely that you want to become an author. Really, you just need to find an idea and start writing. Once you've written your book, you need to find an agent to represent you - you have to send them your book, or at least the first few chapters so that they can see if they want to take you on. This might take time and you might get quite a few rejections, but everyone does, so don't worry, just keep going. Once you have an agent, they will usually be able to find a publisher who will agree to publish your book. So, start writing!
Good luck!
Lovely that you want to become an author. Really, you just need to find an idea and start writing. Once you've written your book, you need to find an agent to represent you - you have to send them your book, or at least the first few chapters so that they can see if they want to take you on. This might take time and you might get quite a few rejections, but everyone does, so don't worry, just keep going. Once you have an agent, they will usually be able to find a publisher who will agree to publish your book. So, start writing!
Good luck!
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Pushpa Menon (silvervixenreads)
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B.A. Paris:
I just finished reading your book, Behind Closed Doors. It is a breathtaking story. I couldn't put it. The way you wove the details together is masterful. I must say that it is one of the best thrillers that I have read in a while. Did it take you a while to come up with the plot points and how long did it take you to write the first draft? Congratulations. I am waiting for your next book.
Leigh Ann
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B.A. Paris:
Hello!! I'm so thankful to have won a copy of Behind Closed Doors, because now I am obsessed with you (not in the psychotic creepy way lol) and I literally rave about you every chance I get! As soon as I was able, I purchased The Break Down and now I've got everyone at work reading it, as well as BCD. You blow me away, every time. So, no question here, just praise praise praise! Keep on writing Ms. Paris! Please? :)
Conny
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B.A. Paris:
Will you be staying in the same genre or are you more of an all-rounder when it comes to writing? I certainly won't mind another gripping, claustrophobic, disturbing and absolutely addictive thriller, but I'd also be curious to see you try your hand at a romance/YA/urban fantasy/... novel.
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