Episode 14: First Page Do's and Don'ts

from Book Writing Tips: Quick Tips for New and Seasoned Authors · host Alba Arango

Ever want to know what agents and publishers want to see (and what they don't want to see) on the first page of your book?After attending many agent/publisher First Page panels, I've comprised a quick list of DO's and DON'Ts to help you create that stellar first page.Helpful links (some are affiliate inks):Scrivener (the writing software I use)AlbaArango.com (my website and contact information)The Mysterious Music Box (one of my books)Social Media linksInstagramThreadsYouTubeTikTokBlueskyFacebook

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