August 15th

Harper St. George

 

Craft an Opening That Hooks Readers

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In Person

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Talk

A compelling opening can make the difference between a reader curling up with your book for hours or not making it past the first few pages. The opening is your chance to grab the reader’s attention, spark curiosity, and convince them to invest time in your story. In this workshop, we’ll break down the essential elements of a powerful opening. You’ll learn what readers, agents, and editors look for, why some openings fail, and how to revise yours to immediately engage curiosity, emotion, and momentum. You’ll leave with practical tools and a clearer strategy for crafting an opening that hooks readers from the start.