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)

(Left) Founder Catherine Pettersson with Grand Prize Winner Beth L. Thompson. (Middle) David Ashby, Third Prize Winner, with Beth L. Thompson. (Right) Jeff Bens, Faculty Judge with David Ashby, Beth L. Thompson and Catherine Pettersson.