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I'm delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 Chapter One Prize, selected from a record 956 submissions from all over the world. Congratulations, all!

Please join me in congratulating our winners. Check them out; these are writers to watch: gutsygreatnovelist.com/winners-2026...

Join Graham Platner and Elizabeth Warren in Portland! · Graham for Maine Join Graham Platner and Elizabeth Warren for a very special rally in Portland on Saturday, April 18th, at 6:30PM! Location provided upon RSVP.

I'm attending Graham for Maine's event, “Join Graham Platner and Elizabeth Warren in Portland!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/grahamformai...

#Writers, deadline is tomorrow, Tues Mar 3 at 5PM ET. gutsygreatnovelist.com/chapter-one-...
The prize is open internationally to anyone over 18 writing a novel in English (fiction only). First prize is $1,000; 2nd is $500; and 3rd is $250. Winners will be announced Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS: The 6th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize. Deadline March 3 @ 5PM ET. Top Prizes: 1st $1,000; 2nd $500; 3rd $250. Check your eligibility: gutsygreatnovelist.com/chapter-one-...

Thank YOU, Rylan, and keep on writing! I look forward to seeing your novel out in the world!

Congratulations again, @rytingwithcats.bsky.social and @warsh.bsky.social for your fine work. Keep writing, folks!

I'm delighted to announce the honorable mentions in 6th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize (Among the top 20 of 969 entries!). Congratulations! Discover these fine writers and read their winning pages, and thanks to all who entered! gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri....

Once again, congratulations on your winning entry. Keep on writing, and we'll all celebrate when your novel is out in the world!

Congratulations again, Jane Sasser @greyhoundmama.bsky.social! Keep up the great work.

I'm delighted to announce the three NOTABLE honorable mentions in 6th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize (Among the top 6 of 969 entries!). Congratulations! Discover these fine writers and read their winning pages, and thanks to all who entered! gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri....

I'm delighted to announce the winners of the 6th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize. Congratulations to all our winners, chosen in a blind reading process. Discover these fine writers and read their winning pages, and thanks to all who entered! gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri....

Thanks, @newpages.bsky.social, for spreading the word about the Page One Prize. 🙏🏽

I'm delighted to announce that the 6th Annual Page One Prize (for novelists) is open for submissions. Deadline July 16, 2025 @ 5PM ET. Get all the details, check your eligibility, and submit page one of chapter one today: gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri...

What Is Unitary Executive Theory? How is Trump Using It to Push His Agenda? Read more here.

Trump is testing a legal theory that would give him sweeping control over the federal government. Experts warn it could eliminate key checks from Congress, the courts and independent agencies.

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Thank you, Maine lawyers, for confirming your oath and standing up for the rule of law. We appreciate you!

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Happy to see my alma maters among the universities and colleges speaking out against unprecedented government overreach and political interference. Thanks, @bostoncollege.bsky.social, Lesley University, and @antiochmfa.bsky.social.

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Best Books on the Craft of Fiction Checkout out this list on Bookshop

Happy Indie Bookstore Day! Here’s my @bookshop.org list of my fav books on the craft of writing fiction. Go indies!!! ❤️📚

Thanks for participating, Martin, and keep on writing! Fingers crossed for you for next year! 😊

I got an honorary mention, which means I'm in the top 8. It's a lovely confidence boost when you reach the top 8 in an international writing competition. I'd recommend entering competitions to all #writers (if eligible)on that basis alone...

Tagging those winners who are here on Bluesky. Congratulations again to @luwrites.bsky.social and @foxcrows.bsky.social

I'm delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Chapter One Prize! Please join me in congratulating these fine writers, and visit the website to see our winners, honorable mentions and notables, and read their winning entries. gutsygreatnovelist.com/winners-2025/

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FINAL DAY TO SUBMIT! The 5th annual Chapter One Prize closes today at 5PM ET (Mon, March 3). Submit chapter one of your unpublished novel. gutsygreatnovelist.com/chapter-one-...

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Congratulations to you, Jennifer!

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DEADLINE: Monday, March 3, 2025 5PM ET (sharp).

Submit the first chapter of your unpublished novel.

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