Writing the first chapter

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

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.

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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…

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...

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Wondering how to write an amazing first chapter of your book? This article will show you how to write a first chapter that will draw readers into your story from the start.

Oct 11, 2022 - Here you'll find various tips and tricks to help you with your writing. See more ideas about writing, writing promps, book writing tips.

This is part 1 of my chapter 1 writing in the POV of Elianna. This is only the first draft so it won't be that good.

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