Yep, it’s a new Avoid Writer’s Hell Contest.
Best First Page
Here’s what it’s all about:
We want to see the opening of a work in progress. Your first page.
Generally, a page is around 250 to 350 words, dependent upon
which line spacing you use. For the purpose of our contest, we will
take up to 400 words.
So polish that first page to perfection. Pay attention to all of the
punctuation and grammar issues. Make sure that first sentence is
a great hook, and then keep us engaged the rest of the way.
Only one entry per member, please. Any heat level accepted, of course.
We will be editing for all of the usual issues– head hopping, passive
voice, grammar, punctuation, etc., but special attention
will be paid to how your entry works as a first page.
So expect a thorough edit
with comments designed to help you improve your opening.
Please note: If you have been the winner of an AWH Contest
in the past ninety days, you will not be eligible to win again until
that ninety days has expired. However, you may still enter, receive a thorough
edit, and may still place in a contest. Thank you for your
understanding in this matter as we want to give everyone a
chance to win and improve their writing skills. Post your entries
directly to the Avoid Writer’s Hell Group with “Best First Page” in the
subject line, followed by your name, please.
Entries are open to comments and feedback from all group members.
Entrants should feel free to comment to other entries as well.
Remember to be constructive with your critique, please.
Entries are due no later than
Saturday, December 19, 11:59 pm EST
Winners Will Be Announced
on
Thursday, December 31,
New Year’s Eve.
Good Luck!
So what do you win?
First Place:
Debbie Gould’s…Reader’s Choice of Mountain Echo or Infidelity
and a $15.00 Starbucks Gift Certificate from Marguerite LaFayette
Second Place:
Lex Valentine’s…Reader’s Choice of Thrilled Anthology, The Wise Guy, or Pixie Prince
Third Place:
Jambrea Jones’…Semper Fi: Magnus
