Great Beginnings For Writers

The beginning of your book is the most important part. This is where you hook the reader and have them continuing to flip the pages until they reach the end. The first chapter, probably even the first page, is what makes editors and agents accept or reject a manuscript.

This is also where a reader decides to either put your book down or make their way to checkout. Writing a compelling opening can be very hard, there are so many things that a great beginning needs. Also, there are so many mistakes to avoid. Here is what you’ll learn:

-Deciding where to start

-Write an amazing first line

-Establishing the time and place of your story

-Getting your readers emotionally involved

-Avoiding openings that are boring

And more!