A classic piece of writing advice is to hook the reader with the first sentence.
While what makes a great sentence is so subjective that such advice is near impossible to achieve, it’s the sentiment that is sound. You want to grab the reader with your opening so that they’ll want to pick up and finish your book. The good news is that you have the whole first chapter to do that, and these tips to help you.
How To Create A Read-Worthy Opening Chapter
Star Intros
Barring exceptions of prologues, instances where you need to start with the killer to set up a murder, or opening your story with a flashback or flash-forward, if you can make the first character your reader meets your Main Character or the set of characters that you want them to like, do that.
The MC or lead characters are who your readers…
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March 17, 2023 at 12:32 pm
Excellent advice—and timely as I prepare to revise a messy novel draft.
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March 17, 2023 at 12:44 pm
Glad you found it useful 😊
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March 18, 2023 at 1:48 am
Thanks for sharing, Jeanne!
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March 18, 2023 at 7:20 am
You’re welcome 🙂
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