The First Chapter – FF041

The first chapter sets the mood of the entire book and must contain certain elements of the story. Although the back cover will reveal the basics of the book, the first chapter must be written as if there would be no cover.

This Fiction Fundamental covers these points that must be shown in the first chapter in such a way, the readers will be able to ascertain them:

• Hooks and cliffhangers
• Genre
• Time period
• Light reading or thought provoking
• Main character(s) introduced
• Main conflict(s) character(s) are facing or will face soon
• Faith element
• Vivid setting
• Dialogue