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Write a book with James Patterson!!

February 2nd 2009 23:43

Be one of 28 co-authors of a thriller inspired by James Patterson, Australia’s biggest selling crime author.

James Patterson is writing the first and last chapters of a 30 chapter book entitled “Airborne”, and 28 aspiring writers will be recruited to write the rest. A chapter a day of this world-first online chain story will go live on the Borders website – that’s right, 30 chapters in 30 days.

To enter the competition, go to www.borders.com.au, fill in your details and complete this paragraph in 250 words or less:

The sky had turned grey as the four men walked nervously past the police car...

Be sure to read the terms and conditions!

Each of the winning 28 authors will receive a copy of the finished book and one lucky author will receive a one-on-one class over the phone with James Patterson.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get read by one of the top publishing companies, Random House, so don’t miss out!!

The competition closes 5pm, Sunday 15 February 2009.

Good luck!!

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Comment by Tania Crivellenti

February 2nd 2009 23:57

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The Dancing Bug
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Delirios Australianos

WOW! This is awesome! I'll give it a try! yuuuhuuu! Thank you for letting me know.

Comment by The Rusty Can

February 3rd 2009 00:25

Everything

No worries, Tania!
Good luck!

Comment by Janet Collins

February 3rd 2009 01:03

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The Social Critic
Janet Collins Blog

What a great piece of information! Thanks for the tip.

Comment by The Rusty Can

February 3rd 2009 01:24

Everything

You're welcome, Janet

Comment by Mountain Fog

February 3rd 2009 01:38

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QUOTE ME NO QUOTES!

hmmm....veewwwwwy interesting...so, might as well give it a go, along with a couple ofmillion others... how are they going to get through the selection process in time I wonder?

cheers

fog

Comment by The Rusty Can

February 3rd 2009 01:56

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Good point, fog... I guess that's why the paragraph required is only 250 or less and the competition is on for only 17 days.

Plus, I'm sure the publishing director at Random House Australia has had heaps of experience separating the promising writers from the hoi polloi... and if the response is too overwhelming, I'm sure she won't have trouble getting help...

Good luck with the competition

Comment by Autoloud

February 3rd 2009 14:08

Thanksfor the tip!

Comment by The Rusty Can

February 4th 2009 04:10

Everything

Anytime, Autoloud!
Thanks for stopping by

Comment by Paul

February 4th 2009 05:19

Surreal Short Stories

I'd never have spotted this without your heads-up. Thanks for being so community minded! Must. Find. More. Hours. In. Day. Best regards, P.

Comment by The Rusty Can

February 4th 2009 05:53

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No probs, Paul - just thought you'd kick arse in this competition... but you've already got a much better offer. Congratulations on your new blogging gig!

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