The Chopping Blog

Franka Zeph takes first place with her query for THE TRAGICLY LOVELY SUICIDE OF BEE.

Jena Brown takes second place with her query for WHAT DIES IN VEGAS.

Camellia Phillips takes third place with her query for RAT, JACK, AND THE IMPOSSIBLE JOB.

Thanks so much to everyone who has participated along the way. We couldn't have done it without your support.

Our house fell off the cliff in 1985.

Three children stood motionless at the edge of the lake, their bare feet inches from the tiny wavelets that collapsed on the pebbly beach.

High overhead, the constellation Hydra reconfigured her stars, craning her neck for a better view.

Here are the winners along with a quick word about each from our judge.

Would you like to know how your contest entry lands with our screeners?

Thanks to everyone who has submitted to the First Page Challenge! It's a lot of fun to read all of your entries.

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Reedsy has chosen the First Page Challenge for their list of the Best Writing Contests of 2021.