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Kole, Mary

 
9781939162199: Writing Irresistible First Pages: How to Craft Compelling Story Openings That Hook Gatekeepers and Readers
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ISBN 10 : 193916219X ISBN 13 : 9781939162199
Editeur : Good Story Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

The opening pages of your story are more than just an introduction—they are your first and most critical opportunity to hook your reader's interest. Whether you’re submitting to an agent, impressing an editor, or captivating a reader browsing in the virtual or brick-and-mortar bookstore, those early paragraphs set the tone and promise of what’s to come. A strong opening not only grabs attention but builds trust, convincing your audience that you’re a storyteller worth following.

Learn to craft compelling openings that captivate readers from the very first sentence. In this guide, you’ll find:

  • A detailed analysis backed by examples from over 60 published novels and memoirs, as well as a comprehensive workshop treatment of 25 writing samples from aspiring writers.
  • Practical techniques for creating opening pages that intrigue and entice readers.
  • Written by a former literary agent and industry expert with over fifteen years of experience helping writers excel in crafting unforgettable story beginnings.

Creators from all walks of life—bestselling authors, emerging voices, and absolute beginners—have harnessed the insights in this book to elevate the way they start their stories. This guide provides actionable advice, strategies, and published and real-world examples that will inspire and challenge you to rethink how you write your first pages.

Don't leave your story's first impression to chance. Get your copy of Writing Irresistible First Pages: How to Craft Compelling Story Openings That Hook Gatekeepers and Readers today and redefine how you approach storytelling from word one.

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Éditeur
Good Story Publishing
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
193916219X
ISBN 13 
9781939162199
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
361
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