The Ten Day Edit: A Writer's Guide to Editing a Novel in Ten Days (The Ten Day Novelist Book 3)

There’s still one last thing you’ll need to do before your novel is truly finished, and that is choosing your novel’s title.

Finally, if all else fails, try to surprise your reader. Say something that will confuse or intrigue them, so long as it

make sure you can sum this up in a few impactful sentences. These are your promise to your reader, telling them, “here is what I’m about to give you.”

start by listing four or five words that describe your story’s tone and mood, along with the first image you want your readers to see. This could be a setting, object, event, or even a person—whatever

While this is technically an opening paragraph rather than an opening line, it serves essentially the same purpose.

First and foremost, your opening line’s job is to lead your reader into your story’s world by capturing a specific image or sensation.

For starters, you needed a complete understanding of your story to truly capture it in your opening line,

finalizing your novel’s opening line often feels the hardest in terms of sheer creative brain power.

By the time you’ve reached your final chapter, you’ll likely be exhausted,