SETTING THE HOOK
Instructor: Jean Lauzier
Ever picked up a book, just to check it out and been surprised to suddenly find yourself turning the last page in the chapter? Or finished the first paragraph and decided it wasn't really something you would be interested in?
As writers, we want our readers to pick up our books or stories and be un able to put them down. However, that won't happen if you don't get them past the first paragraph.
In today's highly competitive publishing world, you only have a mere minute to catch the attention of a busy editor or agent. First impressions either sell or earn you another rejection slip.
Setting the Hook is a course to help you develop great hooks. In Setting the Hook, you will learn about the different types of hooks used by great writers. You will learn how to catch the attention of readers, agents and the busiest editors.
Each session will include reading assignments, writing activities and personal attention from your instructor. Assignments will be posted for comments and discussion.
Course Overview:
Lesson 1:
Hooks: Defining and Dissecting
Hooks: Defining and DissectingObjective: Learn the purpose of the hook and identify hooks that work and those that don't.
Lesson 2: It was a Dark and Stormy Night
It was a Dark and Stormy NightObjective:Discuss and write hooks that set the mood, describe the setting or get right into the action.
Discuss and write hooks that set the mood, describe the setting or get right into the action.Lesson 3: He Said, She Said
He Said, She SaidObjective:Discuss and write hooks using dialogue and characters.
Discuss and write hooks using dialogue and characters. Lesson 4: Putting it all Together
Putting it all TogetherObjective: Discuss and use multiple hook types to craft the right hook for your story.
Start Date: Contact Instructor.
Registration closes:
Duration 4 weeks.
Limit N/A
Class Materials Instructor will provide.
Tuition: $65
Private Mentoring Option $35
