First Chapter Blueprint

Your first chapter is one of the most important parts of your book. It’s where you hook the reader, introduce your protagonist, and set the tone for the entire story. A strong first chapter makes readers eager to turn the page - while a weak one might make them put the book down.

In today’s world, readers have endless options for entertainment at their fingertips - streaming services, social media, podcasts, and more. If your opening pages don’t immediately draw them in, they might move on to something else. Now more than ever, your first chapter needs to be compelling enough to make reading your book the better option.

This First Chapter Blueprint walks you through the key elements of a gripping opening, with practical tips and examples to help you craft a chapter that hooks readers from the very first line

I've created a downloadable PDF to help you examine your first chapter, in includes a worksheet and a checklist to make sure your first chapter is hitting all the right beats. Download it here.