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Kristen Simmons
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Katherine Catmull
Ernesto Mestre
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June 23, 2016
Books, Fiction, Memoir, Creative Writing

Announcing the 2016 First Page Contest!

Sara Kocek
June 23, 2016
Books, Fiction, Memoir, Creative Writing
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Calling all fiction and memoir writers! Now is your chance to win a free professional critique of your full manuscript, a $500+ value. Submit the first page of your novel or memoir (up to 300 words) via our online entry form and keep your fingers crossed! Contest details below:

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