First Mistakes - A Guide For Smashwords Fiction Writers

The most important sentence in any story is the very first one, and yet it is commonly neglected by novice writers. This simple advice guide uses real examples from works already published on Smashwords and examines some of the various tricks a writer can use with an opening sentence and also some of the common errors that can start turning the reader against your story before you've even got started.

It demonstrates the importance of the opening line and how it can be used to create atmosphere, character and the vital 'hook' that captures the reader's interest.

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First Mistakes - A Guide For Smashwords Fiction Writers

The most important sentence in any story is the very first one, and yet it is commonly neglected by novice writers. This simple advice guide uses real examples from works already published on Smashwords and examines some of the various tricks a writer can use with an opening sentence and also some of the common errors that can start turning the reader against your story before you've even got started.

It demonstrates the importance of the opening line and how it can be used to create atmosphere, character and the vital 'hook' that captures the reader's interest.

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First Mistakes - A Guide For Smashwords Fiction Writers

First Mistakes - A Guide For Smashwords Fiction Writers

by David Blake
First Mistakes - A Guide For Smashwords Fiction Writers

First Mistakes - A Guide For Smashwords Fiction Writers

by David Blake

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Overview

The most important sentence in any story is the very first one, and yet it is commonly neglected by novice writers. This simple advice guide uses real examples from works already published on Smashwords and examines some of the various tricks a writer can use with an opening sentence and also some of the common errors that can start turning the reader against your story before you've even got started.

It demonstrates the importance of the opening line and how it can be used to create atmosphere, character and the vital 'hook' that captures the reader's interest.


Product Details

BN ID: 2940044530485
Publisher: David Blake
Publication date: 05/12/2013
Sold by: Smashwords
Format: eBook
File size: 58 KB

About the Author

David Blake was born in the northwest of England in 1970 and grew up on a diet of Marvel comics, 2000 AD and television sci-fi. He has been writing for as long as he can remember and remains an avid reader. His other interests include travelling, vintage British television programmes, vintage cinema, football, eating toast and even having the occasional drink.

If David Blake has reviewed your work on Smashwords, please do not take any criticism to heart. He tries to be unbiased and constructive, and will only award 5 stars to the absolute best works, which will be rare.

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