Thanks to all of you who have bravely entered your manuscript first pages into the January contest. Really interesting stories and strong first paragraphs. Most will motivate the reader (agent) to turn the page and keep reading to find out "what happens next?" Please drop into the tele-chat (or listen to the recording) on January 27th when we'll be discussing the winning first paragraphs and why they worked. Might even have a chance for some folks to read their first paragraphs and receive on-the-spot evaluation from me.  For more information go to the Tele-chat classroom listed on the main directory.