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Aug 9, 2016 · Conflict. Add an antagonist. Change emotion. Irony and surprise. Make People Wonder. Dread Factor. Keep narrative voice compelling. Now, here is the essay separated by each element so you can see how to incorporate into your own story: A Summer Place by Ann Garvin.
Come spend an afternoon learning how to harness your readers—and keep their attention through the end. This class surveys a variety of strategies for starting a story, as well as techniques for carrying the energy forward well beyond your opening lines.
Jan 22, 2024 · The first thing a reader is going to do after picking your book up from the shelf and reading your book blurb is going to be to turn to that very first page to see if your book is going to be ...
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In this video, Mark talks about the importance of hooking your reader's attention right from the start of the first chapter. He discusses 7 ways to do this u...
Jan 31, 2016 · Whether browsing in a book store or checking out the “Look Inside” feature online, the first sentence is the first thing your prospective reader will see. The first sentence can and very often will make the difference between an intrigued reader who keeps reading and one who shrugs and moves on to the next book.
1. Intriguing questions. 2. The reader caring about the characters. Together, these story elements can compel readers to keep turning pages in anticipation for what will happen next. Making the most of these elements takes thought, care, and planning. Questions must continually run through your story, and from the beginning the reader’s care ...
