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Workshop: Write a Killer Opening Chapter

  • Kylie Orr McDowell Street Rosebud, VIC, 3939 Australia (map)

Master the art of an irresistible opening chapter in this hands-on workshop with Kylie Orr. Suitable for Adults.

In this energising, practical workshop, Kylie Orr takes participants deep into the art of the all-important beginning. Learn how to make your opening irresistible, introduce characters and stakes without the dreaded info-dump, and establish tone and genre from the very first paragraph.

Using a mix of examples, industry insights, and in-session writing, you’ll leave with sharper skills, a stronger opening, and a toolkit to keep readers turning the page.

Topics include:

  • What agents and publishers look for in opening pages

  • Nailing tone, genre, and stakes early

  • Balancing action, character, and world-building

  • Avoiding common first-chapter pitfalls

Free, bookings essential.

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