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How do you write a great introduction for your story? An opening that draws a reader in, establishes the voice of your main character, and whets your reader’s appetite for more?
Whether it’s an agent, publisher, or the person browsing Barnes and Noble, readers will likely make the decision to keep reading based on your opening paragraph.
So, you want to make that initial introduction as enticing as possible. Something the reader hooks into that refuses to let him or her go.
In this episode, learn 4 types of story openings that capture readers' attention and have them wanting more.
Episode Web Page
Most first drafts don't stall because writing is hard. They stall because there's a weak link in the foundation. The Story Clarity Worksheet helps you find it. Download yours free at nancipanuccio.com/clarity
By Nanci Panuccio5
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How do you write a great introduction for your story? An opening that draws a reader in, establishes the voice of your main character, and whets your reader’s appetite for more?
Whether it’s an agent, publisher, or the person browsing Barnes and Noble, readers will likely make the decision to keep reading based on your opening paragraph.
So, you want to make that initial introduction as enticing as possible. Something the reader hooks into that refuses to let him or her go.
In this episode, learn 4 types of story openings that capture readers' attention and have them wanting more.
Episode Web Page
Most first drafts don't stall because writing is hard. They stall because there's a weak link in the foundation. The Story Clarity Worksheet helps you find it. Download yours free at nancipanuccio.com/clarity

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