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The first 10 pages of your novel are critical for getting the attention of an agent, an editor, a publisher, or anyone who reads your novel. In this video, I outline the top five mistakes I often see in these first pages. I’ll also show some examples of these mistakes so you’ll be able to spot them better in your own writing. Learn how to identify these mistakes, how they affect your story, and how to fix them in order to make sure the beginning of your novel truly hooks your reader.
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Writing Mistakes to Catch When Self Editing Your Book: https://youtu.be/QPkTBqj2A2g
How to Nail Your Novel Opening and Hook Your Reader: https://youtu.be/B7MWOwlHfQA
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THE TOP 5 MISTAKES IN YOUR FIRST 10 PAGES:
1. Character overload
2. All backstory, no suspense
3. Unnecessary details
4. Vagueness
5. Lack of setting
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