How an Opening Hook Draws a Reader Into Your Story

How an Opening Hook Draws a Reader Into Your Storyhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/7415/how-an-opening-hook-draws-a-reader-into-your-storyen-USTelligent Community 10How an Opening Hook Draws a Reader Into Your Storyhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/7415/how-an-opening-hook-draws-a-reader-into-your-storyMon, 15 Jul 2019 21:29:15 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:bcb48375-b329-4ead-94c2-6bd2176d751dHoward V. Hendrixhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/7415/how-an-opening-hook-draws-a-reader-into-your-story#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Plot Planning by Howard V. Hendrix on 7/15/2019 9:29:15 PM<br /> <p>What’s the best way to keep a reader turning the pages of your book, especially that first page? With shortening attention spans and media tailored to create flashy, attention-grabbing visuals, it’s more important than ever to create an engaging story from the start. Howard V. Hendrix, award-winning science fiction author and English professor, explains how to capture your reader’s interest by writing an interesting hook. When he first began writing, he thought the term “hook” was an unnecessary, mechanical part of writing. But, as he learned more about the craft of writing, he came to believe in the importance of creating an inciting action. When he writes a story he asks, “How do we get this thing launched?” Not only does that get the reader interested in the story, it also sets the tone for the rest of the manuscript. The reader is compelled to ask, “What happens next?” which keeps them engaged. Watch the clip below to learn more about writing an interesting opening for your story.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-66/HowanOpeningHookDrawsaReaderIntoYourStory.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowanOpeningHookDrawsaReaderIntoYourStory.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video</div> How an Opening Hook Draws a Reader Into Your Storyhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/7415/how-an-opening-hook-draws-a-reader-into-your-story/revision/4Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:31:46 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:bcb48375-b329-4ead-94c2-6bd2176d751dHoward V. Hendrixhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/7415/how-an-opening-hook-draws-a-reader-into-your-story#commentsRevision 4 posted to Plot Planning by Howard V. Hendrix on 7/15/2019 4:31:46 PM<br /> <p>What’s the best way to keep a reader turning the page, especially that first page? With shortening attention spans and media tailored to create flashy, attention-grabbing visuals, it’s more important than ever to create an engaging story. Howard V. Hendrix, award-winning science fiction author and English professor, explains how to capture your reader’s interest by writing an interesting hook. When he first began writing, he thought the term “hook” was a crass, mechanical part of writing. But, as he learned more about the craft of writing, he came to believe in the importance of creating an inciting action. When he writes a story he asks, “How do we get this thing launched?” Not only does that get the reader interested in the story, it also sets the tone for the rest of the manuscript. The reader goes into the story with the question, “What happens next?” which keeps them engaged. Watch the clip below to learn more about writing an interesting opening for your story.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-66/HowanOpeningHookDrawsaReaderIntoYourStory.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowanOpeningHookDrawsaReaderIntoYourStory.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video</div> How an Opening Hook Draws a Reader Into Your Storyhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/7415/how-an-opening-hook-draws-a-reader-into-your-story/revision/3Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:20:09 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:bcb48375-b329-4ead-94c2-6bd2176d751dHoward V. Hendrixhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/7415/how-an-opening-hook-draws-a-reader-into-your-story#commentsRevision 3 posted to Plot Planning by Howard V. Hendrix on 7/12/2019 6:20:09 PM<br /> <p>What’s the best way to keep a reader turning the page, especially that first page? With shortening attention spans and media tailored to create flashy, attention-grabbing visuals, it’s more important than ever to create an engaging story. Howard V. Hendrix, author and professor, explains how to capture your reader’s interest by writing an interesting hook. When he first began writing, he thought the term “hook” was a crass, mechanical part of writing. But, as he learned more about the craft of writing, he came to believe in the importance of creating an inciting action. When he writes a story he asks, “How do we get this thing launched?” Not only does that get the reader interested in the story, it also sets the tone for the rest of the manuscript. The reader goes into the story with the question, “What happens next?” which keeps them engaged. Watch the clip below to learn more about writing an interesting opening.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-66/HowanOpeningHookDrawsaReaderIntoYourStory.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowanOpeningHookDrawsaReaderIntoYourStory.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video</div> How an Opening Hook Draws a Reader Into Your Storyhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/7415/how-an-opening-hook-draws-a-reader-into-your-story/revision/2Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:06:37 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:bcb48375-b329-4ead-94c2-6bd2176d751dHoward V. Hendrixhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/7415/how-an-opening-hook-draws-a-reader-into-your-story#commentsRevision 2 posted to Plot Planning by Howard V. Hendrix on 7/12/2019 6:06:37 PM<br /> <p>What’s the best way to keep a reader turning the page, especially that first page? With shortening attention spans and media tailored to create flashy, attention grabbing visuals, it’s more important than ever to create an engaging story. Howard V. Hendrix, author and professor, explains how to capture your reader’s interest by writing an interesting hook. When he first began writing, he thought the term “hook” was a crass, mechanical part of writing. But, as he learned more about the craft of writing, he came to believe in the importance of creating an inciting action. When he writes a story he asks, “How do we get this thing launched?” Not only does that get the reader interested in the story, it also sets the tone for the rest of the manuscript. The reader goes into the story with the question, “What happens next?” which keeps them engaged. Watch the clip below to learn more about writing an interesting opening.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-66/HowanOpeningHookDrawsaReaderIntoYourStory.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../HowanOpeningHookDrawsaReaderIntoYourStory.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video</div> How an Opening Hook Draws a Reader Into Your Storyhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/7415/how-an-opening-hook-draws-a-reader-into-your-story/revision/1Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:26:14 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:bcb48375-b329-4ead-94c2-6bd2176d751dAuthor Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/7415/how-an-opening-hook-draws-a-reader-into-your-story#commentsRevision 1 posted to Plot Planning by Author Learning Center on 7/11/2019 1:26:14 PM<br /> <p>How an Opening Hook Draws a Reader Into Your Story </p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video</div>