We made it! The best writing contests of 2021

Wow, what an honour! Reedsy has chosen the First Page Challenge for their list of the Best Writing Contests of 2021.

Best Writing Contests of 2021, as chosen by Reedsy

Amazing!

Thanks to everyone who has submitted to our past (and present) contests. It's great to read all of your wonderful words <3

The First Page Challenge—a writing contest for novelists, by Darling Axe Editing

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