HOW TO START A BOOK & CRAFT A

STRONG ENDING

Everything you need to know on how to START and FINISH your manuscript

with the art of grabbing your readers attention and never letting them go

  • Do you want to know how to stop the "information dump" in the first few pages?


  • Have you got that sinking feeling that you might be beginning your story too late? Do you want to know how to rectify it?


  • Do you want to know how to add an element of surprise at the end of your book that will captivate your readers?

It's time to achieve your writing goals

A great beginning and a brilliant ending will always leave an indelible mark on your reader's mind

M1-S419 COURSE CURRICULUM

It's important to hook your reader right from the first page and keep that going into your story. We show you how. End with a satisfying finish, possibly a twist; this gives an opening for a sequel.

Welcome and Course Overview


An introduction and a description of the course's objectives are provided.


Want to know how to BEGIN your book

Writing a book is a fantastic endeavour. However, many writers fail to see how critical it is to start a book correctly. This lesson will teach you why you should interest your readers in the first line of your book and how to avoid the most common mistakes when writing the first line.

Powerful OPENING LINES used in Fiction and Non-Fiction

This lesson will teach you what good opening lines should include, using examples from successful, memorable fiction and non-fiction books. Learning how to captivate your readers at the start of your story will ensure they read everything you've written.

How to write a great ENDING

A great ending will leave an impression on your reader's mind. In this lesson, you will learn what it takes to generate a big effect with your book's finale, as well as when to end it so that it does not fail your readers' expectations.


Great CLOSING LINES used in Fiction and Non-Fiction

There’s nothing worse than feeling deflated at the end of a book. It taints your thoughts on the story. This lesson will teach you what a great closing line should include, using examples from successful, memorable fiction and non-fiction books.

How do you define a great OPENING and CLOSING line?

This quiz will assist you in identifying the types of opening and closing lines that you are already utilising as well as those that could have a significant impact on your book.

M1-S419 TEMPLATES AND HANDOUTS

This course includes 4 incredible handouts that have been created to improve your writing skills, spark your creativity, and serve as your go-to resources for each subject.

It's time to achieve your writing goals

A great beginning and a brilliant ending will always leave an indelible mark on your reader's mind

Instructor

Remona Mejak

Creative Writing Coach