Dawn has earned our $31 First Place prize for her entry – We had so many great entries! Before we get to the other finalists, let’s have a look at Dawn’s winning “Best Opening Paragraph.” Here’s what she wrote: I made the mess myself. I couldn’t say no. I almost felt like it was an [...]

With a respectful nod to the Big Game being played today in New Orleans, I’m excited to announce our judging panel’s decision for the winner of our January Jumpstart contest, “What happens next?” Let’s raise a glass of something vile and home-brewed to humorist Mac Pike for his First Place entry: (Julie Helm’s  winning First Sentence from December begins [...]

To help celebrate the holiday season, I’m very happy to announce our judges’ choice as the winner of our December Jackpot contest, “Best Opening Sentence.” Congratulations to writer Julie Helms for her First Place entry: “This I confess, and nothing more!” she cried aloud to the howling throng. Julie’s entry was chosen by unanimous decision [...]