Chapter one writing

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…

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.

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

Today's post is going to be on writing the beginning of your story. Now, I will admit that I am not a fan of writing the first chapter. Even with a solid outline I never start on Chapter One...

Writing a novel is hard, it takes both a lot of work and a lot of persistence. And then, to get readers or agents actually read it, your first chapter has a lot of work to do, especially when you…

Whether you’re writing the first line of your book or simply starting a new chapter, opening lines are tough. In the span of just a sentence or two, you must convince readers that your story is worth their time. Scary right? Opening lines are your bargaining chips, your siren so

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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

Writing a story in first person allows readers to feel closer to your MC because they're experiencing things along with them in real time. But there are a few things you need to get right in order to immerse readers and make your MC feel real. Click the pin to read the full post on how to write in first person ;)) #writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #creativewriting #characterbackstory #novel #book #firstpersonpov

Unsure of how to write the first chapter of a novel? Check out this post for some tips!

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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.

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...

I looked up how many words inna chapter 'cause I wanted to write a nice story 😁

If you want your hook to pack a punch, make sure you give your characters a goal. They provide a sense of direction in a sea of information and makes readers invested in your character and their journey, making them more likely to keep turning the page. Pick something small that will resolve itself by the end of chapter one so readers can anticipate the satisfaction. #writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #creativewriting #howtowritethehook