Book beginning ideas

Every time I want to write a new book, I search the same words on Google "How to start a story". It is almost as if I expect an answer that will shock me, that will change my life. A dark secret that all famous writers know and that maybe, this time, I will be

Sometimes it’s difficult to decide where to begin telling a story, and “begin at the beginning” isn’t always the best advice. Click here to download this writing worksheet (PDF) The beginning of your story need not take place in your opening scene! The opening scene can be used to… Capture the reader’s attention with an…

The first chapter of your book is your first and (often) last chance to make a good impression on readers and get them hooked. There are three things you need to do to make sure that happens. Click the pin to read the post on how to write the first chapter of your book! #writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #creativewriting #characterbackstory #novel #book

Chasing your writing dreams is much easier said than done, especially if you've had no experience writing a book before. If that's you right now, here are 6 tips on how you can get started on writing your novel despite having no experience!

Writing a story in first person allows readers to feel closer to your MC because they're experiencing things along with them in real time. But there are a few things you need to get right in order to immerse readers and make your MC feel real. Click the pin to read the full post on how to write in first person ;)) #writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #creativewriting #characterbackstory #novel #book #firstpersonpov

If you're having trouble coming up with ideas to fill your plot, this is for you! Your plot is the journey your MC goes on to achieve their goal. A well crafted plot keeps readers on the edge of their seat and makes your book unputdownable. How do you do that? By having fun! Click the link to read this new post on how to come up with a story plot. #writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #creativewriting…

Want to start your novel? Follow these tips from Jenny Bravo, author of These Are the Moments, on Blots & Plots blog.

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Begin your story by introducing a meaningful token. It doesn't have to be groundbreakingly original. It just needs to be an entrypoint into your character's psyche and essence. It can be as mundane as a pen given by a late relative or as extravagant as a 24k gold wand. It can be a location or an event. Anything that tells us about who we're rooting for.#writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #creativewriting…

Opening scenes are often written first and edited so many times, that after a while it’s easy to overlook the fact that they may no longer be the best choice, and that there may be more effective ways to begin your story. How well does your opening scene… Grab the reader’s attention? Introduce the main…

[Self-Publishing Tips] 8 Tips On How To Write The First Sentence Of Your Fiction Novel | The purpose of the first sentence is to impress readers so they give your book a chance. Find out how you can create an irresistible hook.