Hi ,

Are you currently working on an as-yet-unpublished novel? If so, you'll want to check this out: 

My friend Joan Dempsey just launched a new contest called The Gutsy Great Novelist One Page Prize.

The contest aims to find the best opening page of a novel-in-progress written in the English language. 

The judge will be looking at the quality of writing, originality, a sense that a story or bigger narrative is emerging, and whether the opening hook entices readers to turn the page. Winners and honorable mentions will be announced on the contest website and via social media, and there are some great prizes to be won.

If you thinking you have a winning opening page, you can get all the details here.

Your pal in writing,

 

Kevin T. Johns, writing coach

P.S. If you aren’t familiar with Joan and her work, check out my fantastic The Writing Coach podcast interviews with her here and here.