Give your story its best start!
The best beginnings possess a magical quality that grabs readers from
the first word and never lets them go. But beginnings aren't just the
door into a fictional world. They are the gateway to the realm of
publishing--one that could shut as quickly as it opens.
In The Writer's Guide to Beginnings, author and literary agent Paula
Munier shows you how to craft flawless beginnings that impress agents,
engage editors, and captivate readers. You'll learn how to develop the
big idea of your story and introduce it on page one, structure opening
scenes that encompass their own story arc, kickstart your writing with
effective brainstorming techniques, and introduce a compelling cast of
characters that drive the plot. You'll also examine the best-selling
novels from different genres to learn the secrets that experienced
writers use to dive straight into a story.
With thorough examinations of voice, point of view, setting, dialogue
and conflict, The Writer's Guide to Beginnings is a must-have tool for
luring your readers in with your opening pages--and convincing them to
stick around for the ride.
"Writing a book? Hard. Writing the beginning of a book? Rocket science!
Strap on your spacesuit, because thanks to Munier's nuanced, actionable
breakdown of every possible aspect of a gripping opening, authors
everywhere can now take their books to the stars." --K.M. Weiland
