Craft a Compelling Opening

How to Get Published in Lit Mags

Shall we dive into one of the most crucial elements of your writing: crafting compelling openings?

Listen to this episode of the Write, Publish, and Shine podcast, in which I dive into one of the ten lessons I learned in my fourteen years on Room’s editorial collective.

Learn why a strong start is essential, what common pitfalls to avoid, and how to grab your reader’s attention from the first line. If you want to captivate editors and readers alike, this episode is for you! Tune in for practical tips and inspiring examples.

A full transcript of this episode is available in the show notes. You can subscribe to be sure to catch every episode of “Write, Publish, and Shine” wherever you get your podcasts. [Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Subscribe on Spotify]

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