{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/652fd96e124b9d0012c17745/66fa6e29be9ddeec92cbb8ca?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#105 How to Get Published: Craft a Compelling Opening","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/652fd96e124b9d0012c17745/1727688529645-4aa6cb52-2632-4a40-88ab-a0fb9b296948.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>How to Get Published: Craft a Compelling Opening</strong></p><p>Yes, your opening matters. A strong start hooks readers and editors alike. Ensure your first few lines grab attention and set the tone for what follows.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m sharing the third lesson from my 14 years on Room’s editorial collective. We’re diving into one of the most crucial elements of your writing: crafting compelling openings. 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.</p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Get my Writerly Love Letters, sent Wednesdays and filled with ideas and care for you and your writing: </strong><a href=\"http://rachelthompson.co/letters\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">rachelthompson.co/letters</a></p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>All of the notes for this episode are up at <a href=\"rachelthompson.co/105\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">rachelthompson.co/105</a></p>","author_name":"Rachel Thompson"}