Learn how to start a story readers can’t put down.
This workshop will teach writers how to capture readers’ and agents’ attention from the very first sentence and keep them turning pages. We will examine the way successful authors of both fiction and nonfiction draw us in, make us care, and create stakes in which we are immediately invested. By the end of this workshop participants will have created their own compelling story start upon which to build.
Live video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it).
In this workshop you’ll learn:
- How to write an irresistible first line, first paragraph, first chapter
- How to keep readers interested as the story unfolds
- Identify all elements of craft that make readers keep reading
- Learn the psychology behind a great story start
Time requirements
- No time required outside of class.
Materials
- All reading materials will be provided.
Who should take this workshop?
- This workshop is for those who suspect they could do a better job at grabbing readers’ attention from the outset. Seasoned writers, capable of lovely description and language may never get their work read if their opening lines are not well-crafted. This workshop teaches writers where to begin for maximum impact. This is for writers who need help getting their stories aloft.
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.