The 5th annual Hookline Novel Competition is now accepting submissions, which may be of interest to MA students and recent graduates, particularly\u00a0those with a would-be bestseller in the hopper.\u00a0 Here’s the low-down, as outlined on the competition website:<\/p>\n
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