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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I'm delighted to announce the winners of the 7th Annual Page One Prize, selected from 777 international entries. Please visit the website to celebrate the winners, notables, and honorable mentions and read their winning entries. Congratulations, everyone! gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri...

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I'm delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 Chapter One Prize, selected from a record 956 submissions from all over the world. Congratulations, all! Please join me in congratulating our winners. Check them out; these are writers to watch: gutsygreatnovelist.com/winners-2026...

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

#Writers, deadline is tomorrow, Tues Mar 3 at 5PM ET. gutsygreatnovelist.com/chapter-one-... The prize is open internationally to anyone over 18 writing a novel in English (fiction only). First prize is $1,000; 2nd is $500; and 3rd is $250. Winners will be announced Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS: The 6th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize. Deadline March 3 @ 5PM ET. Top Prizes: 1st $1,000; 2nd $500; 3rd $250. Check your eligibility: gutsygreatnovelist.com/chapter-one-...

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

I'm delighted to announce the honorable mentions in 6th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize (Among the top 20 of 969 entries!). Congratulations! Discover these fine writers and read their winning pages, and thanks to all who entered! gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri....

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

I'm delighted to announce the three NOTABLE honorable mentions in 6th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize (Among the top 6 of 969 entries!). Congratulations! Discover these fine writers and read their winning pages, and thanks to all who entered! gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri....

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

I'm delighted to announce the winners of the 6th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize. Congratulations to all our winners, chosen in a blind reading process. Discover these fine writers and read their winning pages, and thanks to all who entered! gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri....

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Thanks, @newpages.bsky.social, for spreading the word about the Page One Prize. 🙏🏽

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

I'm delighted to announce that the 6th Annual Page One Prize (for novelists) is open for submissions. Deadline July 16, 2025 @ 5PM ET. Get all the details, check your eligibility, and submit page one of chapter one today: gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri...

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 23/05/2025

Trump is testing a legal theory that would give him sweeping control over the federal government. Experts warn it could eliminate key checks from Congress, the courts and independent agencies. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/wha...

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What Is Unitary Executive Theory? How is Trump Using It to Push His Agenda?

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Thank you, Maine lawyers, for confirming your oath and standing up for the rule of law. We appreciate you!

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Happy to see my alma maters among the universities and colleges speaking out against unprecedented government overreach and political interference. Thanks, @bostoncollege.bsky.social, Lesley University, and @antiochmfa.bsky.social.

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A Call for Constructive Engagement | AAC&U

A Call for Constructive Engagement

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Happy Indie Bookstore Day! Here’s my @bookshop.org list of my fav books on the craft of writing fiction. Go indies!!! ❤️📚

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Best Books on the Craft of Fiction

Checkout out this list on Bookshop

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Lu Hersey @luwrites.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I got an honorary mention, which means I'm in the top 8. It's a lovely confidence boost when you reach the top 8 in an international writing competition. I'd recommend entering competitions to all #writers (if eligible)on that basis alone...

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I'm delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Chapter One Prize! Please join me in congratulating these fine writers, and visit the website to see our winners, honorable mentions and notables, and read their winning entries. gutsygreatnovelist.com/winners-2025/

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Jon Rauch @jonrauch.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

A friend drove two hours today for her breast cancer chemotherapy only to learn it was canceled due to NIH cuts. Clinical trial ended midstream. No treatment, no restart, no plan, no information. Her bro-in-law's chemo was also canceled.

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

FINAL DAY TO SUBMIT! The 5th annual Chapter One Prize closes today at 5PM ET (Mon, March 3). Submit chapter one of your unpublished novel. gutsygreatnovelist.com/chapter-one-... #amwriting #WritingCommunity #novels #MYSTERY #thriller #Crime #fiction #scifi #writing #writingbooks

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Fred Guttenberg @fredguttenberg.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

DEADLINE: Monday, March 3, 2025 5PM ET (sharp). Submit the first chapter of your unpublished novel. gutsygreatnovelist.com/chapter-one-... #amwriting #writingcommunity #novels #creativewriting #mystery #romance #literary #scifi #thriller #writingcontest

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NewPages @newpages.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

The Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize is awarded for an outstanding first chapter of an unpublished novel. First prize is $1,000. Open to writers around the world over 18. Deadline: March 3, 2025 5PM ET. $20 fee. #writers #writingcontest #fictioncontest @joandempsey.bsky.social

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Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize

Explore the Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize. Win cash prizes for the best first chapters of unpublished novels.

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

#novelists! Deadline Mon, March 3 5PM ET (sharp!). Submit chapter one of your unpublished novel(s). 1st prize $1,000; 2nd $500; 3rd $250. Get all the details and submit today: gutsygreatnovelist.com/chapter-one-... #amwriting #WritingCommunity #writingcontest #scifi #fantasy #mystery #fiction

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

"First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist . . . Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me." —Martin Niemöller

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The Attempt to Purge Trans Members from the Armed Forces

The effort to purge all trans people from the military is not merely a repeat of the struggle that played out during the first Trump administration; it is an attack of a different order.

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NewPages @newpages.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

The Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize is awarded for an outstanding first chapter of an unpublished novel. First prize is $1,000! Open internationally to anyone 18 or older writing in English. Enter by March 3! $20 fee. #writers #writingcontest #fictioncontest @joandempsey.bsky.social

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Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize

Explore the Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize. Win cash prizes for the best first chapters of unpublished novels.

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Joey Politano🏳️‍🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Super glad we torched our reputation with one of our closest allies by continually dangling a self-destructive trade war threat over their head, brilliant 14 Dimensional Chess move here

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

The Chapter One Prize is open for submissions! Writing a #novel? Check this out. Deadline March 3. 1st prize $1,000; 2nd $500; 3rd $250. Open internationally to anyone over 18 writing a novel in English. Determine eligibility and submit: gutsygreatnovelist.com/chapter-one-... #amwriting

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

So much suffering because of shutting down USAID. This whole🧵is worth reading and sharing.

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KSV @ksvesq.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Costco, which has come out saying it supports DEI, will make no changes to its existing programs, AND pays workers a minimum of $30/hour, is up 15% YTD. Target, which announced it is ending all DEI programs and has a minimum wage of $15-$24/hour, is down over 4%. Keep voting with your wallet.

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

If you're interested in following all the legal actions that have been and are being filed to challenge some of the Trump administration's efforts, this is a great resource. #resist

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Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions

A public resource tracking the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Thank you, Aaron Frey (ME Attorney General) for being part of this effort, as well as for your stance on birthright citizenship. And for being loyal to our Constitution and our laws; I appreciate your work!

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Extremely concerned about the illegal takeover of USAID. If you haven't heard, check out the video of the press conf. (starts at 4:14). I've called Senator Collins (R-ME) and added my voice to those who are outraged about this; they're getting a LOT of calls, so keep 'em coming: 202-224-2523.

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LIVE: Protest outside USAID as Trump moves to abolish the agency

YouTube video by Reuters

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

The 5th Annual Chapter One Prize is now open for submissions! Have an unpublished novel on your hands? Check it out! gutsygreatnovelist.com/chapter-one-... First prize $1,000; 2nd $500; 3rd $250. Open internationally to writers 18+ writing in English in any genre for adult or YA readers.

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Just imported my post history from Twitter/X, so lots of “current” posts are already history. Onward and upward on Bluesky. Hi friends!

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

These 3 writers received notable status in the 2024 Page One Prize. Among the top 6 of 559 submissions. Congratulations, Cooper Ireland, @authormorgannyx and @AdamStraus29! Please visit the website to read their winning entries, as well as the work of our winners and honorable

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

I'm delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize (5th annual) for the best opening page of a novel-in-progress! Congratulations go to @YvonneFein1 (1st prize-$1,000), Kris Ann Valdez (2nd-$500), and @PeterChordas (3rd-$250)—excellent work!

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 17/07/2024

#AuthorsOfTwitter, 9.5 hours until doors close on the Page One Prize: Wed, July 17 @ 5PM ET. Submit the first page of your unpublished #novels. bit.ly/PageOnePrize #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #scifi #WritingCommunity #writerscommunity #mysterywriters #WIP #writerslife

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 16/07/2024

#AuthorsOfTwitter, 24 hours and a smidge to deadline: Wed, July 17 @ 5PM ET. Submit the first page of your unpublished #novels. bit.ly/PageOnePrize #amwriting #WritingCommunity #writerslife #writing

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 17/06/2024

The 2024 Page One Prize (for #novelists) is now open for submissions! 1st prize = $1000; 2nd = $500; 3rd = $250. Submit page one of your novel-in-progress. Deadline July 17, 2024 at 5 PM ET. bit.ly/PageOnePrize #amwriting #amwritingfiction #prizes #writerslife

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 29/03/2024

I am delighted to announce the winners of this year's Ch 1 Prize, selected from a total of 930 submissions from around the world. Learn about these wonderful writers and read their winning chapters here: bit.ly/Ch1Prize2024 Congratulations! @joerobguy #WritingCommunity

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 01/03/2024

Final hours to deadline (5PM ET today)! If you have an unpublished novel kicking around (whether it's finished or not), consider the Ch 1 Prize. Submit before 5 PM ET TODAY: bit.ly/ch1prize #amwriting #scifi #WritingCommunity #mysterywriters #WIP #writerslife

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 27/02/2024

Working on a #Novel? Deadline this Friday, March 1 at 5PM ET. 1st prize is $1,000; 2nd $500; 3rd $250. Check your eligibility and get all the details: bit.ly/ch1prize #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #scifi #WritingCommunity #writerscommunity #mysterywriters #WIP

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 20/02/2024

Elevate your writing skills with the Story Plan Intensive. Overcome writing challenges, connect with a supportive community, and craft a roadmap for your novel. Starting March 4th. bit.ly/story-plan-intensive #WritingCommunity #StoryCrafting

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Story Plan Intensive – February 2025

Join Story Plan Intensive today and craft a rock solid ou...

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 19/02/2024

Hey, #AuthorsOfTwitter: have an unpublished novel kicking around? Submit 1st chapter by March 1. 1st Prize $1,000; 2nd $500; 3rd $250. bit.ly/ch1prize #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #scifi #WritingCommunity #writerscommunity #mysterywriters #WIP #writerslife

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 13/02/2024

Hey, #AuthorsOfTwitter – have an unpublished novel kicking around? Submit 1st chapter by March 1. 1st Prize $1,000; 2nd $500; 3rd $250. bit.ly/ch1prize #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #scifi #WritingCommunity #writerscommunity #mysterywriters #WIP #writerslife

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Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · 01/02/2024

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