First Pages of Best Sellers
ebook ∣ What Works, What Doesn't, and Why: The Writer's Toolbox Series, #8 · The Writer's Toolbox
By C. S. Lakin
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The First Page of Your Novel Must Be Perfect!
Most authors know that the first pages of a novel are the most crucial and carry the weightiest burden in their entire book. The opening scene must convey so many things that often the author will have to rewrite it numerous times to get it right.
But the first page is especially crucial to get right.
Why?
Because if readers don't get engaged in the story right away, they'll stop reading.
That puts a tremendous burden on writers to bring their best effort to the table.
And, truth be told, a novel's first page is indicative of all the pages to follow. So it behooves writers to learn how to master the techniques needed to craft terrific first pages.
Using a first-page checklist, Lakin examines two dozen first pages of best-selling novels, detailing what works, what doesn't, and why.
Here are some of the issues and topics explored in this deep dive:
Yes, you can craft a perfect first page—one that immerses your readers into your story and characters without delay. The insights you gain from studying these first-page analyses will serve you well with every page you write.
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