Rewind Storytelling
I’m Justice Tilsher—bestselling novelist, story coach, and founder of JesusWriMo. I wrote my debut novel at 17 as a homeschool student, and now I help Christian writers like you silence the fears of comparison, self-doubt, and the lies of the enemy—so you can finally step into your God-given calling and write the book you were created to share. If you’re ready to write and publish the highest-quality book of your dreams—and change lives for Jesus—hit play below.
"As each have received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of Gods varied grace."
— 1 Peter 4:10
Rewind Storytelling
Episode 28 - The 5 Ways to Ruin the Opening of Your Book And Make Your Reader Hate You
Want to guarantee your reader never turns page two?
In this episode, I’m breaking down five deadly sins of story openings — from worldbuilding overload to hiding your protagonist behind four pages of weather descriptions.
We’ll cover why info-dumps kill momentum, how delaying the inciting incident loses trust, and what happens when you open with a side character no one asked for.
If you want to hook your reader instead of confuse them, this is how to make your first chapter actually work.
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