Writing Wednesday Quick Tip--Start Right

It's important to start writing, but it is more important after you have that first draft down to ensure you are starting the manuscript in the right spot.

Too much backstory or making nice descriptions but without specific purpose for the story line can make readers give up by the third or fourth page.

You want to grab them right from the beginning, page one...even line one if possible.  Waiting to get to the good stuff can be detrimental to your manuscript.  Put that good stuff right up front--draw your readers into your characters and story ASAP.  Description and bits (and I do mean itty bitty bits) of backstory can be dotted through, but don't let them take over and make the reader wait...or worse, close the book before they even get started. 😉


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