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February 26, 2025 | Hooking Readers from Page One: Crafting an Irresistible Opening
When:
February 26, 2025
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Central Time
Where:
United States, Online via Zoom (Register for Zoom Link)
Presenter:
David Lombardino
Description:
The first page of your book is everything. It’s your first impression on agents, publishers, and—most importantly—readers. If your opening doesn’t grab them instantly, they may never turn the page.
In this exclusive live webinar, David Lombardino, a professional editor with over 15 years of experience working with authors published by Penguin Random House, Hachette Livre, and Sourcebooks, will show you how to craft an opening that captivates from the very first sentence.
Through expert insights, real-world examples, and live manuscript critiques, you’ll learn what makes an opening page irresistible and how to avoid the pitfalls that cause readers to lose interest. Plus, you’ll have a chance to see real first pages transformed in real time!
Whether you’re starting a new book or refining a draft, this webinar will equip you with the skills to create an unforgettable beginning that leaves readers—and publishers—wanting more.
In this exclusive live webinar, David Lombardino, a professional editor with over 15 years of experience working with authors published by Penguin Random House, Hachette Livre, and Sourcebooks, will show you how to craft an opening that captivates from the very first sentence.
Through expert insights, real-world examples, and live manuscript critiques, you’ll learn what makes an opening page irresistible and how to avoid the pitfalls that cause readers to lose interest. Plus, you’ll have a chance to see real first pages transformed in real time!
Whether you’re starting a new book or refining a draft, this webinar will equip you with the skills to create an unforgettable beginning that leaves readers—and publishers—wanting more.
What This Webinar Covers:
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The 5 Essential Elements of a Gripping First Page
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How to Craft a Compelling Opening Sentence That Pulls Readers in
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The Biggest Mistakes Writers Make in Their First Pages—And How to Fix Them
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How to Balance Action, Character, and Intrigue in Your Opening
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Live Critique and Revision of Real First Pages From Attendees
Fee:
FREE
Fine Print
This webinar will not be recorded for future viewing. Please plan to attend live. Recording by attendees—whether via AI technology, screen recording, or other methods—is not permitted.
To maintain a safe and open learning environment, this event may only be recorded with prior notice and consent from all participants.
Questions?
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