The First Fifty Pages of your Novel

Have you ever started to read a novel, put it down, and simply never picked it up again? Don't let that happen to your novel! In this short lesson, part of the Writing Lessons from the Front series, veteran novelist Angela Hunt explains why the first pages of a novel are crucial to finding, hooking, and compelling readers to keep reading. From creating an unforgettable first line to creating a protagonist with whom your reader can bond, writers will find insights and reminders to help their work be the best it can possibly be.