Writing the first chapter

How do you write a good first chapter to captivate agents and readers? Use this checklist to master your book's start.

Writing the first chapter of your book can be tricky! There's a lot of information that you want to include to effectively set up your story, but it needs to be written in a way that hooks a reader and keeps them engaged. In this writing guide, I go through 6 things that you should include in the first chapter of your novel.

The first chapter of your novel is a huge challenge. It's the door to your reader's attention, a door that you want to keep permanently open. It's the first impression agents will have of your book and it's important to get it right because that's what is going to determine if they want to keep reading or not... no pressure.

Here's a list of things to look out for when writing your first chapter. Click the pin to get the FREE pdf ;)) #writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #creativewriting #characterbackstory #firstchapterchecklist #firstchapter #writingthefirstchapter #howtowritethefirstchapterofabook

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How I start a first chapter A lot of writers put a performance pressure on themselves to create a perfect first line and an impeccable first chapter. Perfect chapters come from repetitive drafting and editing. There's no need to get it right on the first try. When writing your first chapter, all you have to do is write a great hook, introduce the characters, and give them some conflict to deal with. If you write everything well, the rest is history. #writing #writingadvice #writer #write...

This is part 1 of my chapter 1 writing in the POV of Elianna. This is only the first draft so it won't be that good.

She had heard his excuses before, thousands of times, but this time she was sick of them. She had never known that a human body could twist into that position. The bookcases tilted at a precarious angle over the sleeping infant. He was a brave man except when it came to small, tight spaces like […]

It’s pretty awful really; the way it all went down. The fog covers the path ahead, making it harder and harder for them to find their way. It was a twenty-two-hour drive to Aspen, Colorado and she …