First Chapter Contest

Name: First Chapter Contest
Start: 2023-6-20
End: 2023-6-20

tue20junAll DayFirst Chapter ContestCategoryNovelEntry Fee$20 Max word count3,000 Top Prize$1,000 and anthology publication

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We’re looking for first chapters that grab our attention and leave us wanting more. Your chapter should set the stage for the story to come, establishing key elements like character, world and conflict.

All finalists will receive $50 and anthology publication.

Must be 18 or older to enter.

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