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Chapter One Prize
Gutsy Great Novelist
The Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize is awarded for an outstanding first chapter of an unpublished novel. The prize is open internationally to anyone over 18 writing a novel in English in any genre for adult or YA readers. Winners will be announced March 31, 2023.
Top prize
$1,000
Additional prizes
2nd: $500 |3rd: $250
Entry requirements
💰 Fee: $20
Deadline: March 01, 2023 (Expired)
Genres
Fiction, Novel, Young Adult, Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Humor, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller
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Gutsy Great Novelist
The Page One Prize, brought to you by award-winning novelist Joan Dempsey, is open to all writers over 18 who are working on an as-yet-unpublished novel. This prize aims to find the best FIRST PAGE written in the English language. Any genre for adults or young adults is eligible.
Top prize
$1,000
Additional prizes
2nd $500; 3rd $250
Entry requirements
💰 Fee: $20
Deadline: July 07, 2021 (Expired)
Genres
Fiction, Novel
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