A strong opening hook is a great way to pull readers into the story and get them invested in your novel. In this video I discuss five different ways you could create a hook for your story.

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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

A hook is anything that gets the reader to want to keep reading.

There are no rules for how to create an effective opening hook. If it works, it works!

Most novels have more than one type of hook in the opening scene.

Five Types of Opening Hooks

1. The Setting something about the location or time period is unique and captivating.

2. The Circumstance something personal to your character is intriguing, such as a unique occupation, disability, or magical ability.

3. An Interesting Question something about the opening scene raises a question and the reader wants to continue reading in order to learn the answer.

4. A Conflict that Demonstrates the Goal a conflict that shows what the character is trying to achieve so that the reader is pulled in by wanting to see the outcome.

5. A Conflict that Demonstrates the Problem a conflict that shows what problem the character is facing which hooks the reader on an emotional level.