Christopher and Gena Maselli are joined by award-winning author Henry McLaughlin, known for his Riverbend series and 'Emily's Trials'. Together, they tackle the importance of first page critiques, essential tips for preparing and receiving manuscript feedback, and how to make your writing stand out from the very beginning. Gena, emphasizes the significance of engaging readers from the start, while Henry shares key strategies for captivating openings. The episode also introduces personal critique services by Henry for Writing Momentum members. Join us to enhance your manuscript with professional insights and take your writing to the next level.

• 00:00 Welcome to Writing Momentum
• 00:16 Introducing Henry McLaughlin
• 01:45 The Importance of the First Page
• 05:51 Adapting to Modern Readers
• 08:04 The Value of Critiques
• 11:21 The Importance of Following Submission Guidelines
• 12:16 Anonymous Submissions for Fair Critiques
• 13:02 Group Critiques: Learning from Others
• 14:42 The Value of Open-Mindedness in Receiving Feedback
• 17:34 Editing Before Submitting: A Crucial Step
• 19:02 Depersonalizing Critiques: Focus on the Story
• 20:42 The Power of Gratitude in Receiving Critiques
• 22:25 Join the Writing Momentum Membership

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• Get your work critiqued! Join our writing membership at https://www.writingmomentum.com/membership
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• Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at https://www.writingmomentum.com