How to Write a Standout First Page

Update: 2024-11-22

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I read 200 first pages as a writing contest judge. I made notes on which techniques grabbed my attention as well as common tropes and mistakes I noticed.

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How to Write a Standout First Page

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How to Write a Standout First Page

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How to Write a Standout First Page