Hooked : Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go
by
Les Edgerton
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1582974578
ISBN-13
9781582974576
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc
Imprint
Writer's Digest Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Apr 12th, 2007
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
247 grams
Dimensions
17.80 x 12.70 x 1.90 cms
Product Classification:
Creative writing & creative writing guidesCreative writing and creative writing guides
Ksh 3,050.00
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The road to rejection is paved with bad beginnings. Agents and editors agree: Improper story beginnings are the single biggest barrier to publication. Why? If a novel or short story has a bad beginning, then no one will keep reading. It''s just that simple.
In Hooked, author Les Edgerton draws on his experience as a successful fiction writer and teacher to help you overcome the weak openings that lead to instant rejection by showing you how to successfully use the ten core components inherent to any great beginning. You''ll find:
• Detailed instruction on how to develop your inciting incident
• Keys for creating a cohesive story-worthy problem
• Tips on how to avoid common opening gaffes like overusing backstory
• A rundown on basics such as opening scene length and transitions
• A comprehensive analysis of more than twenty great opening lines from novels and short stories
Plus, you''ll discover exclusive insider advice from agents and acquiring editors on what they look for in a strong opening. With Hooked, you''ll have all the information you need to craft a compelling beginning that lays the foundation for an irresistible story!
In Hooked, author Les Edgerton draws on his experience as a successful fiction writer and teacher to help you overcome the weak openings that lead to instant rejection by showing you how to successfully use the ten core components inherent to any great beginning. You''ll find:
• Detailed instruction on how to develop your inciting incident
• Keys for creating a cohesive story-worthy problem
• Tips on how to avoid common opening gaffes like overusing backstory
• A rundown on basics such as opening scene length and transitions
• A comprehensive analysis of more than twenty great opening lines from novels and short stories
Plus, you''ll discover exclusive insider advice from agents and acquiring editors on what they look for in a strong opening. With Hooked, you''ll have all the information you need to craft a compelling beginning that lays the foundation for an irresistible story!
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