505: Ep. 505: 7 Possible Hooks for Your Opening Chapter
In order to grab readers, you'll need to consider several specific types of hooks for your opening chapter. You may want to use one--or all of them.
Your Ultimate First Chapter Checklist, Pt. 1: Hooking Readers
Here is a first chapter checklist to help you provide the setup for a solid story and pique the curiosity of your readers with amazing hooks.
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 55: Beginning Your Story Too Late
If you have the sadly sinking suspicion you might be beginning your story too late, consider the following six signs and solutions.
Crafting Stunning Character Arcs, Pt. 6: The Normal World
The Characteristic Moment is only half of a good character arc's opening. It still needs context. The Normal World provides that context.
Crafting Stunning Character Arcs, Pt. 5: The Characteristic Moment
First impressions do count. And your protagonist's Characteristic Moment is his first chance to impress your readers.
What a Mouse Can Teach You About Story Arc
This charming little story features almost all of the important tenets of a story arc.
