Episode 088: How to Hook Your Readers on Page One – Starting Your Book With a Bang
The Kate and Abbie Show
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Why Does It Matter to You?
The first chapter is not just about the character's story, it's also about your story. What would you tell your ideal reader if you could sit down with them? What kind of feelings would you want to leave them with? And all of those things, route back to the first chapter,. Your main character, how we introduce them, what they're dealing with. It doesn't just have to be their struggle. It's also personal for you as the author. So I think these are all good things to keep in mind as you construct your first chapter.
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