Overview
Whether youre looking to get published or just hoping to hook your reader, first impressions are vital. Compelling opening scenes are the key to catching an agent or editors attention, and are crucial for keeping your reader engaged.
As a writer, what you do in your opening pages, and how you do it, is a matter that cannot be left to chance. The First 50 Pages is here to help you craft a strong beginning right from the start. Youll learn how to:
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā introduce your main character
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā establish your story world
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā set up the plots conflict
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā begin your heros inner journey
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā write an amazing opening line and terrific first page
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā and more
This helpful guide walks you through the tasks your first 50 pages must accomplish in order to avoid leaving readers disoriented, frustrated, or bored. Dont let your reader put your book down before ever seeing its beauty. Let The First 50 Pages show you how to begin your novel with the skill and intentionality that will land you a book deal, and keep readers eyes glued to the page.
This book title, The First 50 Pages (Engage Agents, Editors and Readers, and Set Your Novel Up For Success), ISBN: 9781599632834, by Jeff Gerke, published by Penguin Publishing Group (November 25, 2011) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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