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    The First 50 Pages: Engage Agents, Editors and Readers, and Set Your Novel Up For Success
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    The First 50 Pages: Engage Agents, Editors and Readers, and Set Your Novel Up For Success
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    The First 50 Pages: Engage Agents, Editors and Readers, and Set Your Novel Up For Success

    By Jeff Gerke

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    About this ebook

    Seeking writing success? Start at the beginning...

    Whether youre looking to get published or just hoping to hook your reader, first impressions are vital. Compelling opening scenes are the key to catching an agent or editors attention, and are crucial for keeping your reader engaged.

    As a writer, what you do in your opening pages, and how you do it, is a matter that cannot be left to chance. The First 50 Pages is here to help you craft a strong beginning right from the start. Youll learn how to:

    • introduce your main character
    • establish your story world
    • set up the plots conflict
    • begin your heros inner journey
    • write an amazing opening line and terrific first page
    • and more
    This helpful guide walks you through the tasks your first 50 pages must accomplish in order to avoid leaving readers disoriented, frustrated, or bored. Dont let your reader put your book down before ever seeing its beauty. Let The First 50 Pages show you how to begin your novel with the skill and intentionality that will land you a book deal, and keep readers eyes glued to the page.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWriter's Digest Books
    Release dateOct 28, 2011
    ISBN9781599632872
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