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How to write a great beginning hook

Story Grid Writing Podcast

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Crafting Compelling Beginnings

This chapter explores techniques for opening a book to grab readers' attention, including starting with an intense scene in the middle of the book and backtracking, and using a prologue to showcase a climactic moment. It also discusses the importance of making a promise to the reader at the beginning and creating active beginnings, using examples from different genres.

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