First Pages Events
Professional feedback on your first pages. Like a conference roundtable, but online.
How it works
1. Sign up for your event
2. Join your group on the event start date (we'll email you your invite)
3. Submit your first pages.
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Exchange critique.
Participants give one another inline and general comments on submissions. Your Pro will critique each member's work. - 5.
Debrief.
After comments have been shared, event attendees meet online to share insights and ask questions.
Who should attend?
This workshop is for writers who have completed a manuscript and are interested in getting agent feedback. We recommend putting your best foot forward and self-editing before sharing with the group.
Upcoming First Page Events
Picture Books, with agent Sally Kim, Fall 25
October 30th - December 5th
Non-member registration opens
October 1st at 10:00 (EDT).
Non-members: $155
Picture Books, with editor Erika DiPasquale, Fall 25
October 20th - November 21st
Non-members: $165
Picture Books, with editor Sara Sproull, Fall 25
October 21st - November 22nd
Non-members: $165
Picture Books with freelance editor Naomi Kirsten (2 rounds), Fall 25
September 16th - December 11th
Non-members: $450
Adult Fiction and Nonfiction with agent James Mustelier (Opening pages), Fall 2025
October 15th - November 18th
Non-members: $160
Middle Grade with agent Carter Hasegawa, (Opening Pages) fall 2025
September 17th - October 17th
Non-members: $158
Middle Grade with editor Alyson Heller, (Opening Pages) fall 2025
October 9th - December 10th
Non-members: $158
YA/Crossover with agent Linda Camacho (Opening Pages) fall 2025
October 8th - November 7th
Non-members: $158
Query Letter Critiques with Antoinette Van Sluytman (R&R), fall 2025
October 1st - November 5th
Non-members: $140
Intensive: Keys to Story-building Success, Fall 2025
October 6th - November 19th
Non-members: $155
Intensive + Discussion : Keys to Story-building Success, Fall 2025
October 6th - December 1st
Non-members: $295
Intensive: The Short Story, Fall 2025
November 5th - November 20th
Non-members: $155
Intensive + Small Group : The Short Story, Fall 2025
November 5th - November 23rd
Non-members: $295
Picture Books, with freelance editor Elizabeth Lazowski, Fall 2025
October 8th - March 6th
Non-members: $450
