How to Write a Gripping Hook for Your Story |
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Here's my six-step process for writing the first page of your novel - in a way that makes it impossible for readers to put your book down. Get my free book: '5 Lessons That Transformed My Writing': https://jedherne.com/lessons
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:37 - 1: Start with the story in miniature 2:27 - 2: Agency, uniqueness, & momentum 3:47 - 3: Meaningful internal conflict 5:03 - 4: Raise interesting questions 6:51 - 5: Start late, leave early 7:41 - 6: Craft a great opening line ✏️ MY FREE WRITING ADVICE BOOK: Get my free book: '5 Lessons That Transformed My Writing': https://jedherne.com/lessons 💌 MY NEWSLETTER: Get a free fantasy story when you sign up to my free, fortnightly author newsletter: https://bit.ly/jednewsletter 📙 MY BOOKS: Check out my fantasy books here: http://jedherne.com/stories 🔨 MY FAVOURITE WRITING TOOLS: Freewrite Traveller (distraction-free writing laptop): https://getfreewrite.com/?rstr=6485 - use this affiliate link for a 5% discount. MailerLite (best email newsletter software for authors): https://www.mailerlite.com/a/awmq7yimghg9 ProWritingAid (editing software that helped a lot with my early books): https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=4301 🧑 ABOUT ME: Hi! My name's Jed. I'm a fantasy author with three published novels and a bestselling video game. On this channel, I draw from my 10+ years of writing experience to help you become a better writer. 💬 CONNECT WITH ME: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedherne/ Send me an email: jed(at)jedherne.com (Note: I don't always get a chance to reply to every email. However, I do my best to read as many of them as possible, and it's my preferred method of communication.) |