Opening Remarks

Here's a new article about writing a page-turner of a first chapter:  

http://www.writersdigest.com/article/8-ways-to-write-a-5-star-chapter-one/

And an old favorite about what NOT to do:
 
http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/Agents+Chapter+1+Pet+Peeves.aspx



rkollman

Those are great articles! Thanks! :D

I was particularly interested in the tip in the first one ("How to Write a 5-Star Chapter One") where she advises that you make your first chapter into a short story or mini-plot to hook people's attention. I'm gonna try that!