I Can't Get Started - Learning how to open a novel and plot the first chapter with Cassandra Carr

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Category
  1. Characters
  2. Structure
  3. GMC
  4. Plotting
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Class Length
2 Weeks
Have you ever heard a writer talk about starting her book in the wrong place? What on earth are they talking about? How do you know you're starting in the right place?

This workshop will help you figure out how and when you should begin your story. Many writers, particularly in the beginning, find themselves writing a lot of exposition. Does exposition hook a reader? Usually not. So how do you avoid this and start the novel with a great hook and a kickin' first chapter?

We'll talk about:
  • Ways/methods to start your story
  • What not to do
  • Why where you think you should start isn't perhaps the best place
  • How to draw your readers in from page 1
This workshop is geared toward beginning and advanced writers.
Class Format
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The forum will be available the morning (EST) of the day the workshop starts and will remain accessible to all participants thereafter. You will also be given simple instructions on how to create a PDF of all your discussions along with our privacy and data retention policy.
Author
CassandraCarr
Start date
May 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM
End date
May 29, 2023 at 12:50 AM
Registration end date
May 18, 2023 at 12:50 AM
Rating
4.56 star(s) 9 ratings

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Excellent, useful, practical information and wonderful instructor feedback. I recommend this class. I was happy there was a class pdf as well.