Your first chapter matters.
It's what binds readers to your story. It makes them care. And when they care, they can't help but keep reading.
There's a lot riding on your first chapter. So you want to get this right.
Bore them with too much exposition, long forays into backstory, too many characters and superfluous details, and your reader will grow bored, overwhelmed, and will stop reading.
In this episode, I'm sharing 5 ways to nail your first chapter.
We'll cover how to:
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#174: 3 Essential Elements For Structuring Act One
#173: How To Write A Captivating Opening Hook
#172: How To Stick To Your Writing This Year
Rewind: Writing Inspiration From The Masters
Rewind: 3 Mindset Shifts To Make Your Writing Dream A Reality
#171: Scene and Summary: A Guide To Writing Both
#170: 10 Great Gifts For Writers
#169: Plot Simplified Into 4 Core Elements
#168: 3 Simple Techniques To Turn Good Writing Into Great
#167: 3 Powerful Writing Exercises When You Don't Know What To Write
#166: How To Recharge Your Motivation To Write
#165: How To Get The Most Out Of NaNoWriMo (Or Any New Writing Project)
#164: How To Give Each Character A Story Purpose
#163: 5 Tips For Writing Stronger, More Structured Scenes
#162: 5 Checkpoints For Developing Character And Plot
#161: Looking Back On The Past: A Guide To Writing Retrospective Narrators
#160: How To Build Captivating Character Relationships
#159: 5 Writing Exercises To Help You Master Dialogue
#158: A Different Approach To Writing First Drafts
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