How to start a first chapter

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...

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

Recently Abby K sent me an email and said: “I am 15 and my dream is to be a published author. I am currently working on a medieval fantasy and having a hard time starting it. Do you have advice on …

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

Here is the 5 most common ways to start a story.

Writing a book is no easy game and it all starts at the very beginning! You’re at a loss for where to start and the blank pages of your…

9 Surprising Reasons You Need 20 Characters to Start a Book If you think you have nothing to write about in your novel’s first chapter, think again: you have 20 people to introduce, and fast! Harry Potter and The Hunger Games each introduce 19 characters in their first chapter, and Twilight introduces a whopping 24.

Novel Plotting Academy is launching TOMORROW! 🤯💜 I’m so excited to share this with you. NPA is my first official original course on plotting that takes you through all the stages of planning out your novel, from the idea, down to your chapter layout - so you’re ready to take on writing the story without hiccups, plot-holes or distractions. #writingcommunity #writingcoach #writingcourse Make sure to subscribe to my e-mail list to receive an exclusive discount! 💜

Before I discuss some of the common mistakes, often associated with first chapters, I should emphasize that there are always going to be exceptions. If you can make something work that I’ve w…