Damn the Prologue…

No Prologue

An excerpt from Guide to Literary Agents from Writer’s Digest books.

No one reads more prospective novel beginnings than literary agents.

They’re the ones on the front lines, sifting through inboxes and slush piles. And they’re the ones who can tell us which Chapter One approaches are overused and cliché, as well as which techniques just plain don’t work when you’re writing a book.

…find a smattering of feedback from experienced literary agents on what they hate to see the first pages of a writer’s submission. Avoid these problems and tighten your submission!

The Worst Ways to Begin Your Novel: Advice from Literary Agents

Danni

Danni Rose

Writer, reader, lover of romance! I split my time between inventing stories about the gorgeous men and women of Serenity Bay, creating beaded bags, and following the orders of my boss-Tiger. I’m fortunate that he allows me to share his space, but occasionally, he feels the need to remind me who’s in charge

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