The first paragraph of your story is what attracts readers to keep reading or abandon your book.
It is very necessary to write a real catchy, beginning that will put a
- question mark on your reader's face.
Or put a
- smile on your reader's face.
Not a shock.
Many writers write shocking first paragraphs, which leaves readers in a deja vu state.
Beginnings should be
- relatable but have a feel of mystery.
- warm to read and slow paced.
Don't
- introduce more than one character in your first paragraph.
- exhaust the reader with too much building descriptions or character descriptions
- tell about the summary of your character's life in the first paragraph.
- rush your first paragraphs. Take your time to build your sentences.
- start the first paragraph with a character waking from sleep, having a dream or preparing for school or work, readers know all about that already, what readers actually need is a reason to read your book.
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