num_pages: 256
description: *The first pages are the #1 key to acceptance or rejection of manuscripts--most agents and editors claim to make their decision on a manuscript after the very first page, which means that no writer can afford to have a weak story beginning  *The first and only fiction-writing book that focuses exclusively on beginnings--no other book on the market addresses story beginnings in a comprehensive manner  Agents and editors agree: Improper story beginnings are the single biggest barrier to publication. Why? If a novel or short story has a bad beginning, then no one will keep reading. It's just that simple. Hooked provides readers with a detailed understanding of what a beginning must include (setup, backstory, the inciting incident, etc.); instruction on how to successfully develop the story problem; tips on how to correct common beginning mistakes; exclusive insider advice from agents, acquiring book editors, and literary journal editors; and much more.
language: English
title: Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go
titlecomplete: Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go
genres: Crafts, How To, Business, Self Help, Reference, Adult, Research, Writing, Unfinished, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 1890
publisher: Writer's Digest Books