Your story’s opening doesn’t just introduce—it decides. Whether you're submitting to an agent, impressing an editor, or capturing a reader’s attention online or in-store, your first pages are your story’s make-or-break moment. A strong beginning builds trust, sets the tone, and makes a powerful promise: This is a story worth reading.
The Writing Irresistible First Pages Workbook is your hands-on companion to the category best-selling guide, Writing Irresistible First Pages: How to Craft Compelling Story Openings That Hook Gatekeepers and Readers, packed with exercises, checklists, and creative prompts to help you apply what you’ll learn—sentence by sentence, page by page.
Inside this workbook, you’ll find:
Guided exercises that break down the key elements of irresistible fiction and memoir openings
Targeted checklists to assess and revise your first pages with clarity and confidence
Thought-provoking prompts to spark fresh ideas and deepen your storytelling choices
These practical tools have been designed by Mary Kole, a former literary agent and industry expert with over fifteen years of experience helping writers succeed.
Whether you're a debut novelist, a memoirist refining your voice, or a seasoned author in search of a sharper hook, this workbook gives you the structured support to elevate your story’s first impression.
Make your opening pages irresistible.
Start your workbook journey today and turn great intentions into irresistible stories—from word one.
about mary kole
Former literary agent Mary Kole is the author of Writing Irresistible Kidlit, a freelance editor, and an IP developer with over a decade of publishing industry experience.
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