Exceptional Guest Editor's Choice First Pages Competition
In the world of writing, getting a chance to receive feedback from industry professionals can be a game-changer. That's why the monthly Phenomenal First Pages contest hosted by Marissa Graff is such an exciting opportunity for aspiring authors.
Marissa Graff, a Resident Writing Coach and Guest Editor, oversees this contest where writers submit the opening pages of their manuscripts for a chance to win a five-page professional critique. This contest is run by Mindy Alyse Weiss, an SCBWI volunteer and a founding member of the From the Mixed-Up Files... of Middle-Grade Authors blog.
To enter, writers need to submit their contact information through an entry form provided on the Writers Helping Writers website. Each month, three lucky winners are drawn at random and notified via email. The winners then receive instructions on how to send in their first five pages for critique.
The contest not only helps writers improve their story openings but also offers resources like a First Pages checklist to enhance submissions. If selected, winners are required to submit their first five pages, formatted with 1-inch margins, double-spaced, and 12pt Times New Roman font.
The next Phenomenal First Pages contest will likely follow the monthly schedule and be announced through the same notification channels. To stay informed about upcoming contests, writers can subscribe to blog notifications on the Writers Helping Writers site.
Marissa Graff is a freelance editor and reader for Greenhouse Literary Agency, offering services like developmental editing, author coaching, and more. She can be contacted via her website, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Writers Helping Writers.
Mindy Alyse Weiss writes middle-grade novels and picture books and is represented by Joyce Sweeney. She hosts various events, including the PBParty chats, New Draft Challenge & Critique Train, and annual contests.
It's important to note that the current article does not provide information about any past winners finding their dream editors through contests hosted by Mindy Alyse Weiss or any other contests or events she hosts.
The Phenomenal First Pages contest is a 24-hour event, and the contest for professional feedback on the first five pages is currently closed and will not be accepting entries until next month. Marissa Graff's Resident Writing Coach posts can be found at Writers Helping Writers.
So, if you're a writer looking to improve your manuscript and get industry feedback, consider entering the Phenomenal First Pages contest. Good luck!
- Marissa Graff, a writing coach and guest editor, hosts the Phenomenal First Pages contest, which offers aspiring authors a chance to receive a five-page professional critique from industry professionals.
- To enter the contest, writers should submit their contact information through an entry form on the Writers Helping Writers website, and three winners are chosen at random each month.
- Beyond the contest, Marissa Graff and Mindy Alyse Weiss, an SCBWI volunteer and a blog founder, provide resources and events aimed at helping writers improve their manuscripts, formatting, and story openings.
- If you're a writer seeking to enhance your writing lifestyle, consider joining the writing community through the Phenomenal First Pages contest or other resources offered by Marissa Graff, Mindy Alyse Weiss, and the Writers Helping Writers network.
