first page - issue 12

first page embraces one simple, bold idea — publish exclusively the opening paragraphs of fiction works.

Presented in the traditional form of a newspaper (35x48cm), each issue showcases five writers and their compelling first pages, offering readers a glimpse into diverse narratives and storytelling styles.

At first page, we celebrate the dedication and craft that writers invest in their opening lines – those crucial moments that captivate readers and set the tone for entire stories. By providing a platform for these beginnings, we aim to highlight emerging talents and the potential of their narratives.

With texts by Todd Barrowclough, Adam Blackwell, Martha Busfield, Kassie Rene and Nicola Reznik.