Fantastic First Pages
How to reel readers and publishers in with a dazzling first chapter
This course is for aspiring authors who want to polish their first chapter so it will attract readers.
We all know how vital a dazzling first chapter is to attracting agents, publishers, readers and competition wins, but it’s also the hardest part of the story, right?
Have you rewritten your first chapter about a million times (no exaggeration), changed where the story starts and agonised over every word and comma? Well, I feel your pain. I’ve lived it!
Participants will:
You'll be proudly submitting your first chapter in no time.
This popular workshop combines colourful handouts, tailored feedback, videos and live chats to engage participants. There will be plenty of opportunities to apply the learnings to individual work.
Have you rewritten your first chapter about a million times (no exaggeration), changed where the story starts and agonised over every word and comma? Well, I feel your pain. I’ve lived it!
Participants will:
- Figure out the best place for their story to start.
- Use emotions to engage readers with their characters.
- Learn to plant hooks that make the reader want to keep turning pages.
- Make sure the critical parts of goal, motivation and internal conflict are clear.
You'll be proudly submitting your first chapter in no time.
This popular workshop combines colourful handouts, tailored feedback, videos and live chats to engage participants. There will be plenty of opportunities to apply the learnings to individual work.
What participants are saying about Sandy's workshops
Sandy Vaile's courses have been tried and tested by thousands of aspiring authors, many of whom have gone onto publication and credit Sandy Vaile with making a significant contribution to their proficiency.
I credit this teacher with a quantum shift in my writing. I can literally see the difference!" Nina Campbell
Helpful, practical and inspirational, Sandy's workshop took my writing to the next level.
I loved Sandy's dedication to giving the best feedback possible. It's made a huge difference to me already.
The workshop was well structured, with information provided at an appropriate pace to enable participants to absorb it and apply it to their own work.
I liked the friendly nature of the learning experience.