{"product_id":"the-first-50-pages-jeff-gerke-9781599632834","title":"The First 50 Pages: Engage Agents, Editors and Readers, and Set Your Novel Up For Success","description":"\u003cb\u003eSeeking writing success? Start at the beginning...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're looking to get published or just hoping to hook your reader, first impressions are vital. Compelling opening scenes are the key to catching an agent or editor's attention, and are crucial for keeping your reader engaged. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a writer, what you do in your opening pages, and how you do it, is a matter that cannot be left to chance. \u003ci\u003eThe First 50 Pages\u003c\/i\u003e is here to help you craft a strong beginning right from the start. You'll learn how to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - introduce your main character\u003cbr\u003e - establish your story world\u003cbr\u003e - set up the plot's conflict\u003cbr\u003e - begin your hero's inner journey\u003cbr\u003e - write an amazing opening line and terrific first page\u003cbr\u003e - and more\u003cbr\u003eThis helpful guide walks you through the tasks your first 50 pages must accomplish in order to avoid leaving readers disoriented, frustrated, or bored. Don't let your reader put your book down before ever seeing its beauty. Let \u003ci\u003eThe First 50 Pages\u003c\/i\u003e show you how to begin your novel with the skill and intentionality that will land you a book deal, and keep readers' eyes glued to the page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeff Gerke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1599632837\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781599632834\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Writer's Digest Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/25\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.80d","brand":"Jeff Gerke","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43995786772735,"sku":"9781599632834","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fae0cf97-0b6b-44fb-8764-e46cb9248219.jpg?v=1683337847","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-first-50-pages-jeff-gerke-9781599632834","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}