Nicola 1,309 Posted June 2 One Page Prize Quote OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS The contest is open for entries between May 26 and June 23, 2020. Winners and honorable mentions will be announced July 14, 2020. The Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize, brought to you by award-winning novelist Joan Dempsey, is open to writers over 18 who are working on an as-yet-unpublished novel. The prize has been established to support and celebrate novelists. This inaugural prize aims to find the best opening page of a novel-in-progress written in the English language. Our judge will be looking at the quality of writing, originality, a sense that a story or bigger narrative is emerging, and whether the opening hook entices readers to turn the page. Winners and honorable mentions will be announced here on the website and via social media, and all entrants will be contacted via email. Both winners and those who receive an honorable mention will have the option of showcasing their Page One Prize entries on this website. Quote 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zx1ninja 1,986 Posted June 2 Wonder if I should put Tumbleweeds in that. Not as powerful as Edward's but still. Thanks @Nicola 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suspensewriter 4,017 Posted June 2 Thanks, Nicola! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicola 1,309 Posted June 2 Quote Quote Yes! Make it as powerful as possible and submit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carolinamtne 3,238 Posted June 2 Looks good! Thanks, @Nicola, for posting this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suspensewriter 4,017 Posted June 3 I checked it out, and it looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Potts 230 Posted June 9 Well, if the book gets back from the editor in time, I may submit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carolinamtne 3,238 Posted June 9 On 6/2/2020 at 2:00 PM, Nicola said: the best opening page of a novel-in-progress written in the English language. Looks like it doesn't have to be finished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CelticLady 57 Posted June 10 Oh, I might enter my prologue! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CelticLady 57 Posted June 10 Bother, I can't enter the prologue, and I don't think my first page is excellent. :(. maybe next time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
