The most hardest part of writing is actually sitting down and getting that first chapter down. Ugh!!! You have no idea how many first chapters I've struggled with myself.
So, here are some DO's and DONT'S for your first chapter.
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This website gives a ton of examples on how you SHOULD NOT start you first chapter:
http://lauralee1.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/10-ways-not-to-open-story.html?utm_content=buffer97006&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Now, how SHOULD you start your first chapter? Here are some websites I found the most helpful:
https://lauramartinart.deviantart.com/art/How-to-Hook-a-Reader-406794173?q=favby:MissCloudhill/55329601&qo=64
https://www.well-storied.com/blog/write-strong-opening-lines
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Now, consider this when you writing the first few pages of your chapter:
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