How to Hook Your Readers (and Keep them Reading Your Novel)

Dear Creativity...Let's Write

Nov 16 2021 • 21 mins

Here’s what I discuss in this solo episode:

  • The 4 C’s & Q: character, conflict, context, care, and question that MUST be included in your first scene
  • What each of the 4 C’s are
  • Examples from three well-known popular books: Pride and Prejudice, Divergent, and Maid to help you in applying these elements to your own writing

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