Book Writing Tips: Quick Tips for New and Seasoned Authors

Episode 14: First Page Do's and Don'ts

Alba Arango

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Ever want to know what agents and publishers want to see (and what they don't want to see) on the first page of your book?

After attending many agent/publisher First Page panels, I've comprised a quick list of DO's and DON'Ts to help you create that stellar first page.

Helpful links (some are affiliate inks):

Scrivener (the writing software I use)

AlbaArango.com (my website and contact information)

The Mysterious Music Box (one of my books)

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