The first page of a book is your one chance to hook readers and convince them to keep reading. Here are four tips on how to do this.

2020年5月26日 · Here are 8 powerful steps to help you start a novel: 1. Identify the novel premise. 2. Pick a point of view for your prose. 3. Write a strong opening sentence. 4. Set …

2023年4月1日 · The very first page of your book will either be your title page or an optional page called the frontispiece, which is a decorative illustration relevant to your book. The illustration …

One of the first pages you see when you open a book, whether in print or on an e-reader, is the title page. This simple page just lists your title in large font, centered both vertically and …

Your first page needs to deliver. In today’s post, we’ll analyse how to write an opening scene that sucks your readers into your story – and how to avoid the opposite effect. Let’s start with what …

2023年12月7日 · What a title page is in a book; How to format a title page for your book; Title page examples; What goes before and after a title page

2019年5月8日 · There are a lot of things the first page of your novel needs to do, and lot of ways it can go wrong. Here are 5 attributes to strive for, and 4 to avoid. Skip to primary navigation

A good first page should: Grab the reader’s attention; Establish the point of view; Introduce the main character; Establish the setting; Create interest; Make readers turn the page; Tips for …

2020年1月13日 · I use this first-page checklist to break down the key elements of these effective first pages. Keep in mind, most of what you’ll learn can apply to short stories as well as …

These tips from our founder and director Anna Davis will help you craft a compelling first page and instantly capture the imagination of your reader.