EPISODE · Jan 24, 2023 · 28 MIN
#124: How To Hook Readers In Your Opening Paragraph
from Writer Unleashed · host Nanci Panuccio
How do you write a great introduction for your story? An opening that draws a reader in, establishes the voice of your main character, and whets your reader’s appetite for more? Whether it’s an agent, publisher, or the person browsing Barnes and Noble, readers will likely make the decision to keep reading based on your opening paragraph. So, you want to make that initial introduction as enticing as possible. Something the reader hooks into that refuses to let him or her go. In this episode, learn 4 types of story openings that capture readers' attention and have them wanting more. Episode Web PageStructure your story with this FREE 3-Act Worksheet. Go beyond outlining and write a story that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end. Grab your FREE Worksheet here. Not sure how to structure your story? Start Here. This free 3-Act Worksheet gives you a clear framework so you know exactly what your beginning, middle, and end need to do — so you can stop guessing and start writing. Grab it free here.
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How do you write a great introduction for your story? An opening that draws a reader in, establishes the voice of your main character, and whets your reader’s appetite for more? Whether it’s an agent, publisher, or the person browsing Barnes and Noble, readers will likely make the decision to keep reading based on your opening paragraph. So, you want to make that initial introduction as enticing as possible. Something the reader hooks into that refuses to let him or h...
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