More often than not, the writers are unsettled about how to write a prologue. They find themselves dubious about whether a prologue should be in their novel or it should straight begin with the first chapter. Before we discuss prologue writing examples, let us understand what a prologue is. Prologue Meaning The origin of the …
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Knowing how to start a story so that you captivate readers’ attention from the first few paragraphs is key to writing a publishable book. There is a fine line between revealing intriguing information to hook your readers and giving away the story right from the first paragraph. Your first chapter should be all about creating …
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In early 2017, I sent a fiction book proposal to seventeen literary agents. I read over a dozen guides on ‘how to start a novel, book proposal.’ I tweaked the synopsis to perfection and made sure my proposal met their submission guidelines. Outcome: Eleven agents rejected my proposal blatantly and six of them never replied. …
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We walk into a bookstore, and before deciding which book we want, we explore. We explore the aisles and look for something that catches our attention in an instant. A book that has an appeal to the eyes. Thus, knowing how to design a book cover or whom to hire for the job becomes important. …
