First Pages Panel

Your manuscript’s first page is everything! If readers aren’t hooked instantly, they might never turn the page. Make that crucial first impression count—get expert feedback from top industry professionals on your opening page! This is your chance to captivate readers from the very first line.

How it Works

• Attendees can email their first page by January 9, 2026
• The email address will be accessible to all registered attendees under MEMBER HOME > MY RESOURCES > VIRTUAL Winter Conference 2026 Info, Handouts, and Video Replay Links
• All submissions must be double spaced, New Times Roman
• Make sure your genre is clearly listed at the top of the page
• Each of the three panelists will select 5-6 first pages to critique live

All attendees will learn what goes into a gripping first page!