HRW's 2009 Writers' Conference
First Pages Critique
First Pages Critique
Agents and editors are so swamped with submissions that they look for quick ways to reject everything in their slush piles. How can your writing get their attention? Send your first two pages to HRW and hear how some of the world's most critical readers would react to your writing.
Send five (5) copies of the first two pages (formatted per instructions below) of your manuscript to:
Hampton Roads Writers
First Pages Critique
3333-24 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Deadline: August 12, 2009. Please use proper format (see below). All genres welcome. No fee. One submission per attendee. Authors remain anonymous. Identifying information will be deleted after registration is confirmed. Manuscripts will be pre-selected to ensure variety. Submissions will not be returned, and authors will not be notified if their work has been chosen to be read during this session.
Required format:
Name and address in upper left-hand corner (single spaced). Type of work in upper right-hand corner. TITLE and By (Your Name), on separate lines, centered, ½ way down the page. Text starts ¾ of the way down the page, 12 pt. font, double spaced, 25 line/page maximum. 8.5”x11” paper. All margins at least 1 inch. (This means that you’ll be sending approximately no more than the FIRST 30 lines of your story. If you’re sending more than that, you have not formatted your work properly.)
NOTE: Only pre-registered conference attendees are eligible to submit work for this First Pages Critique session. Send in your first pages for critique when you register for the conference or after you register.
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