Writing NSW

A Strong Opening: Crafting Memorable First Chapters with Laurel Cohn

This course combines critical reading with writing exercises, to explore the effects created by starting a story in different ways.

Workshops

Event Details

Category

Workshops

Event Starts

Nov 30, 2024 10:00

Event Ends

Nov 30, 2024 16:00

Venue

Writing NSW

Location

Callan Park, Balmain Rd, Lilyfield NSW 2040

Beginnings are crucial. If the beginning of a story is weak, chances are no one will ever get to the middle, let alone the end. In most cases, a publisher, editor or agent will be making an initial decision about whether to support your writing project based on your opening chapters. You don’t have to grab the reader by the throat to engage them (although that might work), you can gently seduce them with a beguiling voice, you can tease them with a curious premise, you can charm them with an interesting character. How do you go about crafting a beginning that will keep the reader wanting more? This workshop examines the importance of the opening sentence, opening paragraphs and opening chapters.

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