The First Draft Pro Blog
We freaking love stories
You do too? Well, well, well. That smells like BFF potential.
How to pay off your hook effectively
Ensuring your story’s opening promises are fulfilled by its conclusion.
How to write the beginning of the ending
Strategies for initiating the concluding segments of your narrative.
When should you use a prologue?
Guidelines for determining the necessity and effectiveness of a prologue.
How to end the beginning hook of your story
Techniques for concluding your opening in a way that maintains reader interest.
4 things to avoid when beginning a story
Common pitfalls to avoid when crafting the opening of your story.
How to write a great first chapter
Strategies for developing a first chapter that sets the tone for the entire narrative.
How to write a great beginning hook
Techniques for creating an opening that grabs the reader’s attention.
