How many of you ladies have been hooked by a book that caught your eye? Did you ever try to get off the book if you were into it? I know exactly what you are thinking about when you can not get off the book, computer, phone, etc! We all do it when we are actually involved or interested in something that we cannot get off of. I found a very interesting article that you might like to read about how to go about writing, etc.
To write a strong first line that hooks readers, your opening sentence must compel them to read the second line. Do this by sparking immediate curiosity, raising a question, establishing a unique character voice, or dropping the reader right into the middle of action or tension. Core Strategies for a Great Hook ~ Raise an unanswered question: Give readers a fact or event ( “ the what’) that forces them to instantly wonder about the reasons behind it (“ the why”). ~ Show a strong character voice: Let the narrator’s unique personality, attitude, or emotional state…
