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The writer's guide to beginnings : how to craft story openings that sell / Paula Munier ; foreword by William Martin.

by Munier, Paula.

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Writers Digest Books, 2016.

Fiction -- Technique.

Openings (Rhetoric)

Plots (Drama, novel, etc.)

Creative writing.

9781440347177 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Beginnings : how to craft story openings that sell

249 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Includes index.

The best beginnings possess a magical quality that grabs readers from the first word and never lets them go. But beginnings aren't just the door into a fictional world. They are the gateway to the realm of publishing - one that could shut as quickly as it opens. Author and literary agent Paula Munier shows you how to craft flawless beginnings that impress agents, engage editors, and captivate readers. Learn how to develop the big idea of your story and introduce it on page one, structure opening scenes that encompass their own story arc, kickstart your writing with effective brainstorming techniques, and introduce a compelling cast of characters that drive the plot. Examine some best-selling novels from different genres to learn the secrets that experienced writers use to dive straight into a story. With thorough examinations of voice, point of view, setting, dialogue and conflict, this is a must-have tool for luring your readers in with your opening pages and convincing them to stick around for the ride.

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