chapter hooks

The definitive guide to writing scenes--now revised and expanded! Scenes are the building blocks for any work of fiction--the DNA sequence that makes a novel un-put-downable and unforgettable. When writers are able to craft effective, engaging scenes, they can develop a complete, cohesive...

How ‘hook-y’ is the opening of your manuscript? You sure about that? In this highly competitive market, it's more important than ever to ensure your readers are immediately sucked into your story. They have a hundred other things they could be doing, including reading a different book. Why...