The opening pages of your novel need to intrigue the reader or you risk them putting your book down. So, learning how to start a novel effectively is key to the success of your project. Here, I offer my take on the three key elements you need to incorporate in your opening pages to hook your reader. I also walk through a great example of a strong opening hook from the first chapter of my favorite book and explain why it is so successful.
HOW TO START YOUR NOVEL EFFECTIVELY WITH 3 KEY ELEMENTS:
01:13 - 1. A point of conflict
02:41 - 2. Intriguing characters
05:19 - 3. Strong momentum
07:22 - Example of a strong opening chapter from my favorite book
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GREAT BOOKS ABOUT WRITING/PUBLISHING:
Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / amzn.to/3VE8dtt
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody / amzn.to/3Vyk2Bn
Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum / amzn.to/3Z4at03
SOME OF MY FAVORITE NOVELS:
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones / amzn.to/3vvWItt
Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips / amzn.to/3CFz4Pt
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid / amzn.to/3CjFFi5
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