
An introduction to using this class.
Every story plunges readers into a world. How do you describe yours in a way that invites your audience in?
First pages need to do a lot of heavy lifting and this segues into your first chapters. What other context and elements do you need to include as you get your work up and off the ground?
See how accomplished published authors put these principles into motion.
Parting words and one main thing to think about as you craft your first pages.
There’s a lot of pressure on those opening novel pages. Here’s how to start your story in a compelling way, avoid common mistakes, and catch the attention of an agent or publisher in the slush. In this presentation, you will hear a wealth of information about how to write successful, eye-catching first pages. This course is geared to novel and memoir writers of all categories, from middle grade to fantasy. This is the second part of the two-part First Pages course.