There’s something so thrilling and delicious about reading a really hooky first sentence or engaging first pages in a book – you just know you’re about to be taken on a great ride.
Is there a writer on the planet who doesn’t want their first pages to thrill, delight and intrigue?
I’m guessing no.
And on a practical level – first pages are generally the first thing judges, editors, publishers and assessors get to see of your work. So take a moment to answer these questions.
There’s no right answer – they’re simply a list of provocations to help you ensuree your first pages are as awesomely shiny as they can be.
