I have written and rewritten my first chapter so many times, i thought it hit all the right notes but now not so sure. Maybe I need new eyes on it again.
Thanks for this post, Kristen. This is good, especially like the part about the question being asked. If thereās not a clear dramatic question pulling the reader forward, the prose has to do so much heavy lifting.
This was an insightful article. Iām glad I came across your profile. New follower already! I wonder if you could tell me if this piece pulls you from the start.
Thank you! Article definitely helps focus on what I need to accomplish. My beginning is where my word count problem needs the most cuts. I know I have that good first chapter in there - I just needs to unbury it.
I have read it and it somewhat resembles with my approach to my writings.
I would like to invite you to check out recently launched Chapter 1 of the new story āJourney to the Wishā depicting a corporate girl seeking new hope amidst struggles at work.
After reading, you may leave your thoughts in the comments section.
I have written and rewritten my first chapter so many times, i thought it hit all the right notes but now not so sure. Maybe I need new eyes on it again.
So useful. Thank you!
I recently rewrote a first chapter for the current novel Iām working on, and this questions just made it clear to me why it was needed. š
I love this! And now you know for next time
What do I struggle with on the first draft? - My inner editor. But at book three she's a much better partner than she was with book one.
I love to hear this! So glad youāre finding a way to work together.
Thank you! And thanks for this insightful post.
Thank you for this exercise- I'll put it to my first chapter. :)
Yay! Hope it helps!!
Thanks for this post, Kristen. This is good, especially like the part about the question being asked. If thereās not a clear dramatic question pulling the reader forward, the prose has to do so much heavy lifting.
So true! Let the story lift instead!
So useful!
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This was an insightful article. Iām glad I came across your profile. New follower already! I wonder if you could tell me if this piece pulls you from the start.
https://substack.com/@noahwitenstein/note/p-188939902?r=w30hx&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
Thank you! Article definitely helps focus on what I need to accomplish. My beginning is where my word count problem needs the most cuts. I know I have that good first chapter in there - I just needs to unbury it.
Hi Kristen,
I have read it and it somewhat resembles with my approach to my writings.
I would like to invite you to check out recently launched Chapter 1 of the new story āJourney to the Wishā depicting a corporate girl seeking new hope amidst struggles at work.
After reading, you may leave your thoughts in the comments section.
Enjoy reading :)
https://storyafterwork.substack.com/p/chapter-1-lighting-up-a-sky-lantern?r=6y0rx4
Thank you for the kind message and for sharing your project. Iām glad youāve found some resonance, and I wish you every success with your writing.
Thanks Kristen for your comments. I will use this as a motivation to improve.