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Writing the first chapter of your book can be tricky! There's a lot of information that you want to include to effectively set up your story, but it needs to be written in a way that hooks a reader and keeps them engaged. In this writing guide, I go through 6 things that you should include in the first chapter of your novel.
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Every time I want to write a new book, I search the same words on Google "How to start a story". It is almost as if I expect an answer that will shock me, that will change my life. A dark secret that all famous writers know and that maybe, this time, I will be
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How do you write a good first chapter to captivate agents and readers? Use this checklist to master your book's start.
The first chapter of your book is your first and (often) last chance to make a good impression on readers and get them hooked. There are three things you need to do to make sure that happens. Click the pin to read the post on how to write the first chapter of your book! #writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #creativewriting #characterbackstory #novel #book
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The opening scene is special in many ways. It takes the normal duties of a normal scene and amplifies them into a microcosm of the entire story to come. Here are five things your opening scene needs to ace.
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How I start a first chapter A lot of writers put a performance pressure on themselves to create a perfect first line and an impeccable first chapter. Perfect chapters come from repetitive drafting and editing. There's no need to get it right on the first try. When writing your first chapter, all you have to do is write a great hook, introduce the characters, and give them some conflict to deal with. If you write everything well, the rest is history. #writing #writingadvice #writer #write...
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by Stephanie Morrill Stephanie writes young adult contemporary novels and is the creator of GoTeenWriters.com. Her novels include The Re...
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How to Write Strong Opening Lines
Now this is how you start a novel! 🔥🔥🔥 - - #bookstagram #book #reading #novel
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[Self-Publishing Tips] 8 Tips On How To Write The First Sentence Of Your Fiction Novel | The purpose of the first sentence is to impress readers so they give your book a chance. Find out how you can create an irresistible hook.
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Learn the key components of your first chapters if you're getting a memoir ready for a publisher in this post from author Louisa Deasey.
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Wondering how to write an amazing first chapter of your book? This article will show you how to write a first chapter that will draw readers into your story from the start.
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Find 15 first sentence story prompts to inspire your next short story, chapter, or novel
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Before I discuss some of the common mistakes, often associated with first chapters, I should emphasize that there are always going to be exceptions. If you can make something work that I’ve w…
How to Hook Your Readers - Make the opening pages of your novel sell your story by getting readers invested and showing them that they picked up the right book. This article goes over how to write a first chapter and provides writing tips and ideas for avoiding the common writing mistakes that new writers and even experienced authors make.
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Chapter fillers (misc.) ~°~ NOT ideal for publishing but it could work as placement holders I suppose, or inspiration for something more important.
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