How to start off a book

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Writing a novel is a daunting task, one that requires a great deal of discipline, creativity, and attention to detail. Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting out, having a checklis…

If you're a writer, you know that creating well-rounded characters is essential for any successful story. But where do you start? Check out my article on how to create a detailed character outline spreadsheet to learn how. This article is full of tips on how to organize your character details into categories like identifying details, basic personal info, physical traits, personality traits, and even relationships and inventory. Let me know what character details you think I missed!

How do you start a chapter in a novel to create intrigue? Read examples by George R. R. Martin, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Anthony Doerr and others.

Every time I want to write a new book, I search the same words on Google "How to start a story". It is almost as if I expect an answer that will shock me, that will change my life. A dark secret that all famous writers know and that maybe, this time, I will be

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.