Chapter one writing

A summary of the comprehensive outlining method developed by Youtuber and writer, Kat O’Keeffe.

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Photo about chapter one written by a type-writer. Image of idea, start, page - 2160734

Read the first chapter of my serial: A Story, Spoken and meet Annie, as she introduces us to her family, her dreams, and what caused words to fail this blossoming young writer.

When I wrote my huge guide to book writing (Book Craft) I cut out all the nonfiction tips and strategies last minute; I’d already explored a bunch of material in my writing courses but wasn’t quite ready to share the nonfiction resources. Mainly, because, while I’m proud of the detailed 24 chapter novel outlining templates, […]

How do you write a good first chapter to captivate agents and readers? Use this checklist to master your book's start.

Pacing is a critical component of writing, whether you’re embarking on a novel, a novella, a short story, or a non-fiction book. As an author, you possess a key tool for pacing your audience’s reading experience: chapter length. The best authors manage the length of their chapters to pace the main character’s narrative arc. Proper chapter length also helps authors match their reader’s attention span and also build up anticipation for each twist and turn.