Winners 2023

Congratulations to the winners of the First 5 Pages Prize for 2023. It was a competitive field: We received more than 860 entries from around the world and across genres. We heard such beautiful voices. Experienced such compelling perspectives. It made choosing a handful of winners that much more difficult to do. Thank you to everyone who submitted.

SWF23 First 5 Pages Grand Prize Winner:

Scouse Graffiti - Beth L. Thompson (Literary Fiction)

SWF23 First 5 Pages Second Prize Winner:

The Transmigration of Dhani Stone - Adam Honsinger (Literary Fiction)

SWF23 First 5 Pages Third Prize Winner:

Ebonie Woodhead is NOT a Witch - David Ashby (Fantasy)

Honorable Mentions:

C U - Marie Powell (Young Adult) and Déjà vu for 2 - Andrew Duff (Science Fiction)