Our next contest is live: The First Page Challenge
The First Page Challenge is a contest for writers who are shoulder-deep in a new manuscript. Hook us in a single page for a chance to win a growing prize pool, plus publication on the Chopping Blog. As our contest screener and judge read through your submission, they will be asking themselves one question: how likely am I to turn this page and keep reading?
100% of entry fees go toward the prize, so once we hit 40 entries, the prize pool starts to spill over... and trickle down! Here's how this will work:
Up to 40 entries: $200 for 1st prize
At 60 entries: $200 for 1st prize, $100 for 2nd prize
At 70 entries: $200 for 1st, $100 for 2nd, $50 for 3rd
Above 70: 1st place continues to increase – no limit!
At 60 entries: $200 for 1st prize, $100 for 2nd prize
At 70 entries: $200 for 1st, $100 for 2nd, $50 for 3rd
Above 70: 1st place continues to increase – no limit!
Finalists in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place also win publication on the Chopping Blog.
A note in sincerity: some so-called editing websites host writing contests as a ruse to then up-sell contestants into paying to have their submissions edited. A shifty trick indeed! We attest that this is a legitimate annual writing contest, and if winning entries ever need some editing, we will gladly assist without charge.
About the Darling Axe
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