In answer to the question prominently placed above, most writers will give a resounding “YES”… but half of them are likely to be wrong (my personal statistic based on editing others’ work). Over the years I’ve read a number of… Read More ›
beginnings
Editing Tip #48
First Impressions, Pt. 3 ~ The contents of your first page need to capture the interest of your target reader immediately. We know how important the hook, or first sentence, is as well having a first paragraph that follows through… Read More ›
The Beginning Doesn’t Necessarily Start with the First Word
For me, this quote resonates with the idea that we all have to start somewhere when we write. Debates, philosophical, and not so philosophical conversations look at how writers begin writing: do you start with a character? the plot? a… Read More ›