Writer In A Hat
Short Stories, Writing Tips & Essays
Tag: Hooking Your Reader
Please Stop Putting Spoilers In Book Blurbs
Whenever I buy a book, I look at the blurb first. Point is – they matter. So, please, can you stop with the spoilers?
Write A Great Opener – FROZEN FIRE
The first chapter of Tim Bowler’s Frozen Fire is pretty good, and with an opening line like “I’m dying.” it’s hard not to be. That’s right, it’s time for another opening scene breakdown.
Write A Great Opener – THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH
The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis. What makes the first chapter work?
Write A Great Opener – BABY DRIVER
Last time, we looked at Mr. Robot. This time, we’re looking at Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver. What techniques are used to engage the audience?
Write A Great Opener – MR. ROBOT
Be it the first chapter to a novel, or the opening scene of a screenplay, writing a good opening to a story is tough. What can Mr. Robot teach us about setting up a compelling narrative?
