Evaluate Initial 3 Pages and Synopsis to Gather Feedback
The Phenomenal First Pages contest, a monthly critique event, has become a sought-after platform for aspiring authors. In September 2025, the contest had a special guest editor - Mindy Alyse Weiss, a renowned figure in the world of children's literature.
This month's winners were Susan Shapiro, Becky Appleby, Tracy Sue Gimpel, Caroline Lavoie, and Ben Cochrane. Each of them will receive professional feedback on their submissions, a valuable opportunity to improve their writing and take a step closer to publishing their works.
Mindy Alyse Weiss, author of middle-grade novels and picture books, is no stranger to the literary world. She is represented by Joyce Sweeney and hosts the annual PBParty contest and the monthly New Draft Challenge & Critique Train. She is also a founding member and Administrator on the From the Mixed-Up Files... of Middle-Grade Authors blog.
Erica Converso, another notable figure in the literary community, served as the guest editor for the Phenomenal First Pages contest in previous months. Converso is the author of the Five Stones Pentalogy and offers editing and coaching services through her website, astrioncreative.com.
To enter the contest, participants are required to submit their first three pages and a brief blurb, formatted with 1-inch margins, double-spaced, and 12pt Times New Roman font. Entries for the 24-hour event should be submitted immediately, and winners will be notified via email.
Interested authors can stay updated on the monthly contest by subscribing to blog notifications. By doing so, they will be alerted as soon as the next contest begins.
Past winners of the Phenomenal First Pages contest have found their dream editors through the contest, making it an invaluable opportunity for aspiring authors. So, don't miss out on this chance to take your writing to the next level. Enter the Phenomenal First Pages contest today!
To participate, simply leave your contact information on the graphic provided or click the graphic to submit your entry. Good luck!
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