https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/education-and-craft/7321/tips-for-writing-a-first-page-that-captures-a-reader-s-attentionen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/education-and-craft/7321/tips-for-writing-a-first-page-that-captures-a-reader-s-attentionMon, 22 Apr 2019 14:49:20 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:7fdafca6-9b9f-4943-80d0-f3a2a0066ea8Elaine Ashhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/education-and-craft/7321/tips-for-writing-a-first-page-that-captures-a-reader-s-attention#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Education and Craft by Elaine Ash on 4/22/2019 2:49:20 PM<br /> <div class="asl-wikipage-summary"> <p>What compels someone to start a book and keep turning the pages? With all of the content available to the modern reader, it can be daunting to compete for &ndash; and keep &ndash; his or her attention. Elaine Ash, author, editor, and book coach, explains some of the best ways to engage a reader and catch their attention in a world of distractions. First, your opening line has to intrigue the reader. It must pull the reader in and make<span style="text-decoration:line-through;">s</span> them want to know more. The back cover or marketing copy may get someone to purchase and start your book, but a solid first page will keep them reading. She also shares a common mistake authors make on the first page: flashbacks. &ldquo;If you need a flashback or a change of scene on the first page, or after the first few sentences or paragraphs, you&rsquo;re not starting your story in the right spot,&rdquo; she says. Listen to Elaine Ash impart these tips and more in the clip below!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="asl-wikipage-media"> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-16/TipsforWritingaFirstPagethatCapturesaReadersAttention.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TipsforWritingaFirstPagethatCapturesaReadersAttention.mp4</a></p> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/education-and-craft/7321/tips-for-writing-a-first-page-that-captures-a-reader-s-attention/revision/2Mon, 22 Apr 2019 14:09:54 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:7fdafca6-9b9f-4943-80d0-f3a2a0066ea8Author Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/education-and-craft/7321/tips-for-writing-a-first-page-that-captures-a-reader-s-attention#commentsRevision 2 posted to Education and Craft by Author Learning Center on 4/22/2019 2:09:54 PM<br /> <div class="asl-wikipage-summary"> <p>What compels someone to start a book and keep turning the pages? With all of the content available to the modern reader, it can be daunting to compete for &ndash; and keep &ndash; his or her attention. Elaine Ash, author, editor, and book coach, explains some of the best ways to engage a reader and catch their attention in a world of distractions. First, your opening line has to intrigue the reader. It must pull the reader in and make<span style="text-decoration:line-through;">s</span> them want to know more. The back cover or marketing copy may get someone to purchase and start your book, but a solid first page will keep them reading. She also shares a common mistake authors make on the first page: flashbacks. &ldquo;If you need a flashback or a change of scene on the first page, or after the first few sentences or paragraphs, you&rsquo;re not starting your story in the right spot,&rdquo; she says. Listen to Elaine Ash impart these tips and more in the clip below!&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="asl-wikipage-media"> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-16/TipsforWritingaFirstPagethatCapturesaReadersAttention.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TipsforWritingaFirstPagethatCapturesaReadersAttention.mp4</a></p> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, video</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/education-and-craft/7321/tips-for-writing-a-first-page-that-captures-a-reader-s-attention/revision/1Mon, 22 Apr 2019 13:45:11 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:7fdafca6-9b9f-4943-80d0-f3a2a0066ea8Author Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/education-and-craft/7321/tips-for-writing-a-first-page-that-captures-a-reader-s-attention#commentsRevision 1 posted to Education and Craft by Author Learning Center on 4/22/2019 1:45:11 PM<br /> <p>What compels someone to start a book and keep turning the pages? With all of the content available to the modern reader, it can be daunting to compete for &ndash; and keep &ndash; his or her attention. Elaine Ash, author, editor, and book coach, explains some of the best ways to engage a reader and catch their attention in a world of distractions. First, your opening line has to intrigue the reader. It must pull the reader in and make<span style="text-decoration:line-through;">s</span> them want to know more. The back cover or marketing copy may get someone to purchase and start your book, but a solid first page will keep them reading. She also shares a common mistake authors make on the first page: flashbacks. &ldquo;If you need a flashback or a change of scene on the first page, or after the first few sentences or paragraphs, you&rsquo;re not starting your story in the right spot,&rdquo; she says. Listen to Elaine Ash impart these tips and more in the clip below!&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-16/TipsforWritingaFirstPagethatCapturesaReadersAttention.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TipsforWritingaFirstPagethatCapturesaReadersAttention.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>