Tag: opening lines

• Chapter One Checklist

  

  Nailing the first chapter is critical. Here’s my Chapter One Checklist to make it easier.

  Ali Stegert

  March 30, 2016

  For Writers

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• Kidlit’s Magical Opening Lines

  

  “A good opening line is an invitation, a party, and a present all rolled into one.”

  Ali Stegert

  March 13, 2016

  For Writers

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