#FirstPages

The Tobias Literary Agency

@thetobiasagency.bsky.social

4 days ago

We're continuing our First Pages Events!
💥In the body of the email, submit your first page (no more than 300 words) to queryconundrum@gmail.com
💥Join us March 25th at 7:00 Eastern Time on Youtube @literarylenspodcast
We will read as many submissions as we can!

#queryhelp #firstpages #literaryagent

Kelly Dyksterhouse

@kellydhouse.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

That’s a wrap! Thanks to those who submitted pages for this month’s live first pages session with @thetobiasagency.bsky.social !Our next will be on 3/25. To submit your first page, send to queryconuncdrum@gmail.com.

#writers #firstpages #amquerying

The Tobias Literary Agency

@thetobiasagency.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Our first "First Pages" event was a hit, so we're running it back!

💥Submit your first page (no more than 300 words) in the body of the email to queryconundrum@gmail.com

💥Join us February 25 at 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time at www.youtube.com/@LiteraryLen...

#firstpages #writingcommunity

G.G. Sherrill

@ggsherrillreads.bsky.social

1 month ago

#FirstPages review based on agent rejection feedback. #writing

Writers With Wrinkles Podcast

@bethandlisapod.bsky.social

2 months ago

Season Finale Bonus: First Pages Cozy Fantasy Season Finale Bonus: First Pages Cozy Fantasy page for Writers With Wrinkles

In this season finale episode, we reflect on the end of the season, share a behind-the-scenes podcasting mishap (it happens), and dive into a First Pages critique of a cozy fantasy. It's another fantastic submission! #firstpages #writers
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Judy_By_Design

@judybydesign.bsky.social

2 months ago

Day and night… #acrylicgouache #painting #minisketchbook #abstractart #day #night #dayandnight #mixedmedia #art #decemberart #firstpages

Roz Morris

@rozmorris.bsky.social

4 months ago

The quiet beginning – one trick to keep the reader’s attention Starting a story is always a challenge. You have to do a lot at once, but not too much. Don’t overwhelm the reader, don’t confuse, don’t info-dump, don’t send misleading signals, don’t lose the rea…

Quiet story openings need tension too. “Perhaps your viewpoint character is relieved when an encounter is over… In a story that starts at subtle volume, this is the bat signal.” Post: nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2025/11/11/t... #AmWriting #Fiction #Craft #FirstPages #StoryDesign #NailYourNovel

Way-Word Writers

@waywordwriters.bsky.social

6 months ago

🌄 ELEVATION SUMMIT 🌄

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#waywordwriters #conqueryourpath #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingpodcast #writingretreat #elevationsummit #critique #firstpages #q&a #writingworkshop

Way-Word Writers

@waywordwriters.bsky.social

6 months ago

🌄 ELEVATION SUMMIT 🌄

way-wordwriters.com/events/

#waywordwriters #conqueryourpath #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingpodcast #writingretreat #elevationsummit #critique #firstpages #q&a #writingworkshop

Way-Word Writers

@waywordwriters.bsky.social

6 months ago

🌄 ELEVATION SUMMIT 🌄

way-wordwriters.com/events/

#waywordwriters #conqueryourpath #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingpodcast #writingretreat #elevationsummit #critique #firstpages #q&a #writingworkshop

Way-Word Writers

@waywordwriters.bsky.social

6 months ago

Join us online for 🌄 ELEVATION SUMMIT 🌄

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#waywordwriters #conqueryourpath #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingpodcast #writingretreat #elevationsummit #critique #firstpages #q&a #writingworkshop

Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit

@iclwriters.bsky.social

7 months ago

Our next writing contest is now open for submission! This contest is for YA Contemporary Fiction First Pages. Deadline is September 30th!

🥁 DRUMROLL.... 🥁 Our next contest is now open for submission! Deadline is September 30th! Good luck 🍀✍️

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#writingcontest #contest #writercontest #writer #writesky #booksky #contemporaryfiction #fiction #firstpages #kidlit #win #prize #entertowin

Pulp Literature Press

@pulpliterature.bsky.social

7 months ago

The 2025 First Page Cage is Now Open! - PULP Literature Entering the Ring The 2025 First Page Cage is now open. Writers of long form fiction, this contest is for you! Send us the first [...]

The 2025 First Page Cage is now open. Writers of long form fiction, this contest is for you!

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#writingcontest #longformwriting #novelcontest #firstpages #liveactionslush

Institute for Writers | Writing Courses

@ifwwriters.bsky.social

8 months ago

IFW Romantasy Novel First Pages Enter the Institute for Writers' newest writing contest: Romantasy Novel First Pages. Submit the first 1,000 words of your novel for your chance to win up to $650!

🚨 2 WEEKS left to submit to our Romantasy Novel First Pages Writing Contest! 🚨 Deadline: July 31st. Good luck✨ Learn more here: 👇

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#writesky #booksky #writingcontest #writercontet #ramantasy #novel #romancenovel #romancegenre #genres #firstpages #novelist

Lynne Marie - Holiday Book Author, RYS Director

@literallylynne.bsky.social

10 months ago

JOIN US for a Twice As Nice First Pages Event! Two Editors - Wednesday, May 28, 2025 7 - 8:15 PM EST
More Information About the Event and Payment Information and Submission Information HERE: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#FirstPages

Kaitlin Pinson

@kapinson.bsky.social

10 months ago

5 Tips to Hook Readers From Chapter One Author Jacqueline Faber shares five strategies to keep readers turning those opening pages.

Stakes, mystery, relatable characters, and a good hook are all reminders of what we need in that first chapter!

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#writing #writingcommunity #writingresources #writer #writingindustry #querying #amquerying #firstpages

Way-Word Writers

@waywordwriters.bsky.social

1 year ago

🚨UPDATED LINK🚨

🎙️LISTEN NOW🎙️ EP 52 - 1st Anniversary Celebration First Pages 🎉 with your Co-Hosts.

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#waywordwriters #conqueryourpath #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingpodcast #writingretreat #writingnewsletter #firstpages #firstanniversary

Way-Word Writers

@waywordwriters.bsky.social

1 year ago

🎙️LISTEN NOW🎙️ EP 52 - 1st Anniversary Celebration First Pages 🎉 with your Co-Hosts.

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#waywordwriters #conqueryourpath #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingpodcast #writingretreat #writingnewsletter #firstpages #firstanniversary

Way-Word Writers

@waywordwriters.bsky.social

1 year ago

Come find out on our Anniversary First Pages episode, Tuesday, January 14th! 📝⭐️

#waywordwriters #conqueryourpath #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingpodcast #writingretreat #writingnewsletter #firstpages #anniversary

Way-Word Writers

@waywordwriters.bsky.social

1 year ago

Let’s celebrate our 🎉One Year Anniversary🎉with a special FIRST PAGES episode 📝 on Tuesday, January 14th with your Co-Hosts!

#waywordwriters #conqueryourpath #writingcommunity #writerslife #writingpodcast #writingretreat #writingnewsletter #firstpages #anniversary

Way-Word Writers

@waywordwriters.bsky.social

1 year ago

Will your first page catch the eye of an editor or agent? Is it submission ready? 📝

To celebrate our one year anniversary 🌟
Way-Word Writers is holding a FREE First Pages Session, and we want YOU to participate!

*Instructions in comments* #firstanniversary #firstpages #amwriting #amediting

Pulp Literature Press

@pulpliterature.bsky.social

1 year ago

Announcing The 2024 First Page Cage Finalists! - PULP Literature Down to the Final Two! We are delighted to announce the Finalists for the 2024 First Page Cage Match! This contest is our way of recreating the experience of live-action slush reading. It's also a lit...

Down to the Final Two! We are delighted to announce the Finalists for the 2024 First Page Cage Match...

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#WritingContest #LiteraryCageMatch #AuthorsShowdown #FirstPages

Pulp Literature Press

@pulpliterature.bsky.social

1 year ago

The 2024 First Page Cage Semifinalists are in the ring! - PULP Literature The Top Four Have Entered the Cage! We are delighted to announce the Semifinalists in the First Page Cage Match! This contest is our way of recreating the experience of a live-action slush reading. It...

We are delighted to announce the Semifinalists in the First Page Cage Match! This contest is our way of recreating the experience of a live-action slush reading.

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#writingcontest #amwriting #pulplitcagematch #firstpages #SlushPileBeGone #LiteraryCageMatch

Pulp Literature Press

@pulpliterature.bsky.social

1 year ago

The 2024 First Page Cage Quarterfinalists - PULP Literature Kudos to the Quarterfinalists! Ever sit through the nerve-wracking experience of a live-action slush? Ever wonder what those editors were thinking? Like, seriously, why are they all so judgy like that...

Kudos to the Quarterfinalists! Here are The 2024 First Page Cage Quarterfinalists...

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#writingcontest #amwriting #pulplitcagematch #firstpages #SlushPileBeGone #LiteraryCageMatch

Pulp Literature Press

@pulpliterature.bsky.social

1 year ago

Announcing the 2024 First Page Cage Longlist! - PULP Literature And So It Begins It's time to announce the longlist for our 2024 First Page Cage Match. Congratulations to all of the authors, listed alphabetically by first name below. And double the congratulations...

And So It Begins ... It’s time to announce the longlist for our 2024 First Page Cage Match.

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#WritingContest #LiteraryCageMatch #AuthorsShowdown #FirstPages

Pulp Literature Press

@pulpliterature.bsky.social

1 year ago

The 2024 First Page Cage Match Is Now Open! - PULP Literature Get In It to Win It! It’s time for the 2024 First Page Cage Match and your chance to win $300! Have you ever attended a live-action slush reading? If so, you know all about the nail-biting exper...

Get In It to Win It! It’s time for the 2024 First Page Cage Match and your chance to win $300!

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#writingcontest #amwriting #pulplitcagematch #firstpages #SlushPileBeGone #LiteraryCageMatch #AuthorsShowdown #ReadersChoice #BookLoversUnite

Pulp Literature Press

@pulpliterature.bsky.social

1 year ago

Announcing the Winner of the First Page Cage Match! - PULP Literature Don't Make Us Choose! When we launched the inaugural edition of the First Page Cage Match last year, we had no way of knowing just what to expect. It seemed straightforward enough. Based on the for...

Announcing the Winner of the First Page Cage Match!

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#writingcontest #amwriting #pulplitcagematch #firstpages #SlushPileBeGone #LiteraryCageMatch #WritingContest

Sera Rivers

@writeloudly.bsky.social

1 year ago

There’s still time to save BIG! Join us in July to workshop your #firstpages! Sign up for my 3-day virtual #writingretreat by June 26, and pay just $350! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Sera Rivers

@writeloudly.bsky.social

1 year ago

Sera Rivers A life without words is a death without heaven

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Martin Shaw

@thebooksdesk.bsky.social

5 years ago

#FirstPages Javier Marías, The Infatuations (trs. Margaret Jull Costa)