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Writing The First Chapter of Your Story
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We all know that the first chapter of a book will make or break your novel. You want to start your story strong and capture your reader's attention to make them keep reading your work. I want to help offer some advice for making your first chapter great. This video will help you learn how to make an opening line that stands out, how to introduce your main character in a compelling way, cliches to avoid, how to introduce your first plot point, and ending your chapter that will leave your readers wanting more.
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1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Writing Your First Chapter
This lesson will cover how to start your novel. We will discuss the opening line, how to avoid info-dumping, introducing your character, and creating your first plot point. Other Details
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