Winners 2024

We’re thrilled to be able to announce the winners of the First 5 Pages Prize for 2024, and offer our warmest congratulations! With 1,083 entries from a wide range of genres and coming from all corners of the globe, the talent was truly impressive. The unique voices and stories made our decision incredibly tough. A big thank you to each one of you who participated. Your passion for writing shines through, and we’re grateful to have had the chance to experience your work.

SWF24 First 5 Pages Grand Prize Winner:

Spinster - Nia Tunnicliffe (Historical Fiction)

SWF24 First 5 Pages Second Prize Winner:

Monster Island - Jeanne Sutton (Historical Fiction)

SWF24 First 5 Pages Third Prize Winner:

Invention - Jillian Grant Shoichet (Commercial Fiction)