Farnham’s First Five Pages

Competition Information

Farnham’s First Five Pages is open for submissions.

Submission Guidelines

  • Entrants must submit the first 5 pages of their novel and a 250-word synopsis.
  • 18 and over
  • The work does not have to be finished.
  • No set theme or style of writing.
  • Entry should be an unpublished, original work of fiction.

Judges: B.A. Paris, Louise Morrish, Guy Morpuss, Melanie Whipman & Suzanne Goldring

Entry fee: £10

Prizes:

  • First place – THE PARIS PRIZE FOR FICTION – £1000 and a critique
  • Second place – £300
  • Third place – £200

Deadline: Wednesday 31 December 2025

All details, all submissions via their website.

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