Boring First Page? These 9 First-Sentence Tricks Can Save You

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Timeline:
0:00 – Intro
0:15 – Tell the Whole Story in the First Sentence
2:00 – Tease the Plot
3:49 – Erect the Stakes
5:17 – Promise the Genre’s Pleasures
7:12 – Focus on the Details
8:43 – Build Up A Character
10:10 – Introduce Contradictory Themes
12:33 Create a Mood
14:26 Showcase the Character Journey