I've started reading blogs about writing. One of the blogs I read said that the purpose of the first chapter is not to start the plot, but to help the reader become invested in the main character; get them curious or interested in what happens to this character.
Science Fiction books, TV shows, and maybe an occasional movie. I may also discuss books I read while researching my own novels
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Lightning, A poor beginning
I've started reading blogs about writing. One of the blogs I read said that the purpose of the first chapter is not to start the plot, but to help the reader become invested in the main character; get them curious or interested in what happens to this character.
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Dean Koontz,
Lightning
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Koontz is a genius, but he doesn't follow any rules that I can tell. Keep reading, you will love him. After you finish that one, read the Odd series he wrote, or better, buy the audios.
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