Between two marketing campaigns, a video, a cousin’s wedding, and a best friend coming into town, I didn’t write a new post this week.
HOWEVER – my absence is your excellent opportunity to learn (or review) how to write a hook – that thing that’s going to grab the interest of friends at cocktail parties, literary agents in query letters, and bookstore browsers who glance at the back cover.
This post gives examples of hooks that will help you write yours.
Have fun, and if you like, post your hook in the comments for some feedback!
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Oh this is the hardest for me. I really need to write one. My son asked me just what my book was about lol and I had a hard time pinning it down. I’m sure this post will help…
Yes, the hook is next to impossible to write. I think the synopsis is harder, though. :/
Having a hook… I have to admit, it’s a concept I completely understand, but can rarely ever maintain in my writing beyond a point because once I start and get in the zone I just pretty much stream-of-consciousness it all except for the occassional station where something strikes me and the train slows or halts for a moment. 😀
Yeah, it really takes sitting down and concentrating on perfecting just two or three sentences, which is really difficult. But it’s so rewarding when you finally get the right one finished.
When I figure it out, I’ll have to get back to you on this!
Counting on it. : )