The First 50 Pages: Engage Agents, Editors and Readers, and Set Your Novel Up For Success

Gerke, Jeff

ISBN 10: 1599632837 / ISBN 13: 9781599632834

Published by Penguin Publishing Group, 2011

About this Item

Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!

Seller Inventory # 4EKGY3009C16_ns

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The First 50 Pages: Engage Agents, Editors and Readers, and Set Your Novel Up For Success
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1599632837
• ISBN 13: 9781599632834
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Seeking writing success? Start at the beginning...

Whether you’re looking to get published or just hoping to hook your reader, first impressions are vital. Compelling opening scenes are the key to catching an agent or editor’s attention, and are crucial for keeping your reader engaged.

As a writer, what you do in your opening pages, and how you do it, is a matter that cannot be left to chance. The First 50 Pages is here to help you craft a strong beginning right from the start. You’ll learn how to:

   • introduce your main character
   • establish your story world
   • set up the plot’s conflict
   • begin your hero’s inner journey
   • write an amazing opening line and terrific first page
   • and more
This helpful guide walks you through the tasks your first 50 pages must accomplish in order to avoid leaving readers disoriented, frustrated, or bored. Don’t let your reader put your book down before ever seeing its beauty. Let The First 50 Pages show you how to begin your novel with the skill and intentionality that will land you a book deal, and keep readers’ eyes glued to the page.

About the Author

Jeff Gerke (www.marcherlordpress.com and www.wherethemapends.com) is an author of fiction and nonfiction including such books as the Operation: Firebrand novels. He has worked as an editor for numerous publications and is the founder of Marcher Lord Press, an indie publishing company dedicated to producing the finest in Christian science-fiction, fantasy, and other genres. He is also the author of Plot Versus Character, also from Writer's Digest Books. He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.