Write Great Beginnings
Writers Guide Series
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Rosemary Benson
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Sandra Gerth
About this listen
The beginning is the most important part of your book. The first chapter—probably even the first page—is what makes agents and editors accept or reject a manuscript, and it's what makes readers decide to buy a book or pick another. But writing a compelling opening is hard because there are so many things a great beginning needs to do and so many mistakes to avoid.
In this book, Sandra Gerth draws on her experience as an editor and best-selling author to teach you where to start your novel, how to avoid common first chapter problems, and how to hook your readers from the very first page.
Each chapter of this practical guide includes concrete examples and exercises that will help you write an irresistible beginning. Whether you're a novice writer working on your first story or an established author with several novels under your belt, this book will help you:
- Decide where to start your book,
- Understand important elements of every powerful opening such as the inciting incident,
- Write a kickass first line,
- Hook your readers from the very first page.
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- Amazoner
- 17-05-23
very useful read.
My editor recommended this book to me. I am grateful to him and to the author. So much to learn.
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- Zapphire
- 27-11-24
Excellent guide!
Excellent dissection of what makes a reader get immersed in your book from the first line. What works, what to avoid, plenty of examples and exercises. Very helpful, thank you!
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