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Why Submit?
“I’ve been overwhelmingly shy about sharing my work with anyone up until this point, and figured this was a good way to force myself out of my comfort zone. I was proud of myself just for submitting my writing for strangers to read, so receiving such lovely feedback from the judges and having the opportunity to share more about the story has been wonderful. I’d absolutely recommend other writers participate in contests like this—you never know!”
— Ali Venosa, 2nd place, First Page Frenzy 2024
“I was unsure if I would submit anything, but a part of me thought why not? And I’m so grateful to have trusted that tiny voice. Contests like this are such useful exercises in stepping out of your comfort zone—sharing one’s writing is always scary! Having such a supportive community to share with softens the blow a lot. I would definitely recommend other writers take that leap. You have nothing to lose!”
— Kaylee Peltier, 1st Place, First Page Frenzy 2024
“I ABSOLUTELY recommend entering this contest—or any similar one—to fellow writers! Sharing your work, especially the first time, feels incredibly vulnerable and monumentally terrifying. But after this experience, I can honestly say that putting your writing out there is so worth it, and also so important. No matter the contest’s results, all writers need to get comfortable sharing their work with the world, and the sooner you do, the better. The moment I hit the submit button, a sense of peace and a surprising boost of confidence washed over me, propelling me forward. That confidence kept me writing, even before the results were revealed. Sharing our writing invites us to stand behind our work and strengthens our commitment to our craft—it’s the push we need to keep going.”
— Leyla Battista-Channell, 3rd Place, First Page Frenzy 2024
“Brainstorming for this challenge gave me several ideas for other stories, one of which I am already developing into my next novel. If you want to stretch your writing brain, these kinds of challenges are a great way to cure writer’s block. It’s totally worth it whether you win or not!”
— Sara George, 3rd Place, Triple Threads 2025
“I’ve been thinking about writing a novel for a long time and when I saw this event I thought ‘I can do one page.’ Now, I’m almost 20k words into my story after starting that one page and loving it.”
— Kaleigh Flynn, Contestant, First Page Frenzy 2024
“This was my first writing contest, and it has meant so much to me. Writing within guidelines and incorporating creative elements was challenging, but it really forced me to flex my imagination in a way that I found to be so much fun. I would absolutely recommend this contest to other writers—especially newer ones like myself—who are looking for a safe outlet to gain feedback on their work. Placing in a competition like this, where there is so much talent, is truly humbling and provides the validation I needed to keep chasing my dreams of one day being published.”
— Kass Raitz, Honorable Mention, Triple Threads 2025
“I entered this contest because I wanted to prove to myself I could come up with a new story idea aside from the novel I'm working on. I never expected to learn so much about myself and my writing style through this process, but I can tell I'm coming out of this experience a stronger writer. I highly encourage everyone to share their writing whenever possible because it's the best way to grow as an artist! The time spent working on your submission is so beneficial, even if your story isn't chosen. ”
— Summer Weaver, 5th Place, Triple Threads 2025
Explore Past Winners.
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2024 First Page Frenzy Winners
Read Sun Tether, the haunting first page of First Page Frenzy winner, Kaylee Peltier, and more talented first pages from 2024’s contest.
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2025 Triple Threads Contest!
Read Duchess of the Dragonette, the vengeful story by Anneston Rees, and the other incredible short stories from 2025’s contest.
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