Author name: thestoryteller62

There are several ideas passed around about what should be included in the first paragraph of a good story. I feel the most important is called, “the hook.” The hook is the element that will draw the reader into the story, which makes them curious enough that they want to continue reading. I put “the hook” in the first couple of lines. Most readers, and all publishers will only read the first few lines to decide if they want to read more. The hook is also called the “setup.” The “setup” can include information like the location, period, and even a hint at the plot. Introduce your main character or characters. Don’t give everything away, just enough to create the reader’s need to learn what happens next. Explain the interesting idea that is the foundation of your story. If they don’t read something that catches their attention. They move on to the next book or story. And you have lost a possible customer.

I’m working on two books right now. Two different gentes, one is a murder mystery, and the other is a dog training book. With over 30 years of working wi9th dogs I think I will produce a great book.

I’ll write tomorrow, but tomorrow never seems to come. Before you know it a week, a month, maybe a year has passed. How do you avoid is trap?                 Focus your attention on your writing. If you miss a day here and there, don’t beat yourself over it. Focus on tomorrow. Production is the bottom line.                 Set aside time to write every day. This should be the same time every day. Start small, 30 minutes. The location is just as important as the time. A good quiet place with as few distractions as possible. Early morning or late evening. This of course depends on if you write part-time, or full-time.