No chapter is perhaps more critical to your writing success than the opening chapter.

In this episode, we dive into the art of crafting a compelling opening chapter for your novel. From the importance of hooking your reader to setting the tone, Brandon shares valuable insights and practical tips to make your first chapter unforgettable.

We’ll explore what makes an effective opening to your story, how to introduce characters and inciting incidents, and ways to keep readers engaged and wanting more.

Whether you’re writing a thriller, murder mystery, romance, or anything in between, this episode will equip you with the tools to start your story with a bang.

Listen now and transform your blank canvas into a captivating narrative that readers won’t be able to put down!

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Official Podcast Website: LaunchingWriters.com

Sponsored by Tension Books. Empowering Writers to Become Authors

Visit TesnionBooks.com to see what they can do to get you published.

Advertising Inquiries: [email protected]

For more about the host, Brandon Hughes, visit BrandonHughesBooks.com

Brandon's books:

The Hero Rule: Is it Justice or Murder (Barclay Griffith #1)
The 4th Prisoner: When Evil Escapes (Barclay Griffith #2)
The Red Room - A Dark Web Thriller

For many of us, the most difficult part of the writing process is getting started.

Embarking on the writing process can feel like standing at the edge of a vast ocean, unsure of where to dive in. The simple act of writing that first word, sentence, paragraph, or page serves as a deterrent for following your writing dream.  If you’re listening to this podcast, it’s because you have a desire to write and the purpose of this episode is to kickstart your writing engine. 

We will delve into the intricacies of writing mechanics and even the complexity of the publishing process in future episodes, but all of that is moot until you get words on the page. Right now, all that matters is that you take that first courageous step—putting pen to paper, fingers to keyboard, and unleashing the words swirling within you.

By the end of this episode, you'll be armed with the courage and conviction to embark on your writing journey.

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Official Podcast Website: LaunchingWriters.com

Sponsored by Tension Books. Empowering Writers to Become Authors

Visit TesnionBooks.com to see what they can do to get you published.

Advertising Inquiries: [email protected]

For more about the host, Brandon Hughes, visit BrandonHughesBooks.com

Brandon's books:

The Hero Rule: Is it Justice or Murder (Barclay Griffith #1)
The 4th Prisoner: When Evil Escapes (Barclay Griffith #2)
The Red Room - A Dark Web Thriller

If you’ve dreamed of writing a novel or becoming a published author in any form, “The Writer's Launchpad” podcast is for you. This podcast will ignite your creative spark, fuel your passion for writing, and propel you toward achieving your literary goals. Get ready to launch your writing journey.

Check it out and subscribe!

Send us a text

Official Podcast Website: LaunchingWriters.com

Sponsored by Tension Books. Empowering Writers to Become Authors

Visit TesnionBooks.com to see what they can do to get you published.

Advertising Inquiries: [email protected]

For more about the host, Brandon Hughes, visit BrandonHughesBooks.com

Brandon's books:

The Hero Rule: Is it Justice or Murder (Barclay Griffith #1)
The 4th Prisoner: When Evil Escapes (Barclay Griffith #2)
The Red Room - A Dark Web Thriller