Join Literary Agent Christing Goss for first pages reading of submitted manuscripts. Geared for writers, Christine is drawn to stories with high stakes and tension. The first pages must draw her in with action and curiosity. Lyrical writing, along with emotionality, physicality, and interiority, are all key components Christine looks for in a manuscript.
First pages with Literary Agent Christine Goss
SCBWI Long Island Presents: First pages with Literary Agent Christine Goss
Date of the Event: 10-7-26
Start time of the Event: 7 pm
End time of Event: 8pm
Time zone: EST
Location of the Program (in person/virtual): Virtual/Zoom
This event will be recorded and available for 30 days.
Attendees will have a direct submission opportunity.
Join Literary Agent Christing Goss for first pages reading of submitted manuscripts. Participants will submit single page manuscripts, following specific guidelines, for review in this hour-long program. Manuscripts will be reviewed in the order they are received.
Christine is looking for a wide range of genres, from PB to YA. She would love illustrated chapter books, non-fiction pbs and MG, and YA romance and fantasy! But again, she is open to many different genres!
Participation
To participate in first pages, you must email your submission by following the guidelines below.
Manuscripts will be reviewed in the order they are received.
Submission Guidelines:
Submissions must be mailed by September 28th for consideration.
Email your submission to: [email protected]
Subject: Critiques with Christine Goss
Formats for First Pages must be adhered:
Include the following on the top of your page (as a Header) in one line:
Your Name, Title, Genre, Word Count
Follow this line with your double-spaced story.
Font: Times Roman
Point size: 12.
Double spaced, indented paragraphs.
Margins: 1 inch margins on all four sides of a word document.
One page in length.
Biography
Christine Goss graduated from Lake Forest College with a BA in communications. Formerly a sales representative, her skills pair well with her love of reading and story development. As an author herself, the craft of writing is very important to her when she looks at manuscripts. In 2023, Christine was promoted to Associate Literary Agent at The Purcell Agency, moving over to FinePrint Literary in 2024.
Christine is drawn to stories with high stakes and tension. The first pages must draw her in with action and curiosity. Lyrical writing, along with emotionality, physicality, and interiority, are all key components Christine looks for in a manuscript.
Christine is generally interested in romance, historical fiction, book club fiction, and fantasy. Non-fiction and graphic novels covering a specific range of topics are also of interest. Championing marginalized voices is important to Christine as she seeks to include BIPOC, LGTBQ+, and neurodivergent (and more) authors on her list.
When she’s not working, reading, or writing, she’s usually chasing her two boys, who are likely chasing her fur baby (dog).
https://fineprintlit.com/christine-goss.html
Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.