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Remarkable Guest Editor's Edition of Stupendous First Pages Writing Competition

To receive impartial assessment of your initial pages, kindly submit the entry form for our competition. We wish you luck. :)

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To acquire impartial feedback on your initial pages, utilize our form to participate in our...
To acquire impartial feedback on your initial pages, utilize our form to participate in our competition. We wish you the best of luck. :)

Remarkable Guest Editor's Edition of Stupendous First Pages Writing Competition

Win Expert Feedback on Your First Pages!

Today's the day to enter for a chance to win professional feedback on your initial five pages!

This contest is concluded. Sign up for our blog notifications (sidebar) to be informed when the following one goes live.*

Entering is straightforward. Simply leave your contact details on the graphic below. If you're picked as a winner, we'll notify you and explain the next steps.

Contest Information

  • This contest lasts 24 hours, so act swiftly.
  • Ensure your contact information on the entry form is accurate.
  • We will select six winners. If you win, we'll contact you and guide you on submitting your first five pages.
  • Keep your pages prepared, as your name could be drawn. Format it with 1-inch margins, double-spaced, and 12pt Times New Roman font.
  • Supplying a brief synopsis (up to 500 words) is advantageous, as it helps our specialist provide context for her feedback.

📝 Michelle Barker

Michelle, a seasoned editor and writer, has an MFA in creative writing from UBC. She's been a senior editor at The Darling Axe since its inception and boasts expertise in both developmental and line editing. Many of the authors she's worked with have secured publishing contracts and honors for their work.

Her latest book, Story Skeleton: The Classics, co-authored with David Griffin Brown, is available now. They are also the authors of Immersion and Emotion: The Two Pillars of Storytelling. Her novel, My Long List of Impossible Things, was released in 2020 with Annick Press. The House of One Thousand Eyes received numerous awards, including the Amy Mathers Teen Book Award, and was named a Kirkus Best Book of the Year. Her fiction, non-fiction, and poetry have appeared in literary reviews worldwide.

Be on the lookout for Michelle's next Resident Writing Coach post on Tuesday, May 20th...which includes an EPub giveaway of Story Skeleton!

Connect with Michelle on Twitter and GoodReads.

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Good luck to all participants! Remember, if you want that perfect start to your manuscript, don't forget to check out our one-stop solution for writers (in Resources*), and visit our site for more assistance with story opening elements.

MINDY ALYSE WEISS can't wait to help you improve your writing. She's a founding member and Administrator of the popular Middle-Grade Authors blog, an SCBWI volunteer, and host of the PBParty chats, New Draft Challenge & Critique Train, and annual contest. She writes middle-grade novels and picture books filled with humor, heart, and hope and is represented by Joyce Sweeney.

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Phenomenal First Pages Contest - Guest Editor Edition

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  • The upcoming Phenomenal First Pages contest provides a chance to receive expert feedback on your initial five pages.
  • Aspiring writers can benefit from Michelle Barker, an experienced editor and writer with an MFA in creative writing, serving as the contest judge.
  • Creative writing enthusiasts can find support from a community of fellow writers and a writing coach like Michelle, who offers valuable insights on storytelling.
  • Subscribing to blog notifications ensures you'll be informed about upcoming Phenomenal First Pages contests, providing opportunities for help with your writing career.
  • A winning entry in the Phenomenal First Pages contest could improve your writing lifestyle by offering guidance from an industry professional, enhancing your home-and-garden work, or even helping you publish a piece of fiction.

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