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Writing an opening that will hook your audience

15:00 EST - Nov 04, 2026

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Why this workshop matters

The opening of a novel is an invitation. It’s where readers decide whether to keep turning the page, and where writers establish the promise of the story to come.

Many writers struggle with the first chapters because they feel pressured to introduce the world, explain the backstory, and make everything perfect. This workshop is designed to help participants write openings that spark curiosity, introduce their story with confidence, and make readers eager to continue.

 

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