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Why You Should Never Judge A Book By Its First Chapter

Posted on 27/04/202205/02/2023 by Julia H Dixon in All About Writing

Because first chapters suck.

Tagged Book Review, First Chapters, Hooking Your Reader, How to Introduce Your Character, How To Write, Motivation & Inspiration for Writers, Opening Chapter, Reading, Writing First Chapter Tips3 Comments

Write A Great Beginning – FROZEN FIRE

Posted on 11/08/201905/02/2023 by Julia H Dixon in All About Writing, How To Write A Great Beginning

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.

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Write A Great Beginning- THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH

Posted on 09/06/201907/04/2022 by Julia H Dixon in All About Writing, How To Write A Great Beginning

The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis. What makes the first chapter work?

Tagged Book Review, Hooking Your Reader, How to Introduce Your Character, How To Write A Great Beginning, Writing First Chapter Tips1 Comment

Write A Great Beginning – BABY DRIVER

Posted on 20/01/201907/04/2022 by Julia H Dixon in All About Writing, How To Write A Great Beginning

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?

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Write A Great Beginning- MR. ROBOT

Posted on 30/09/201805/02/2023 by Julia H Dixon in All About Writing, How To Write A Great Beginning

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?

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