Listen "Beyond the Hook: What Makes a First Chapter Stick?"
Episode Synopsis
It all starts with the first line. In this relaunch episode of Beyond The Page, host Lora Tia breaks down what makes a first chapter hook a reader, and what makes us quietly DNF and scroll on. From iconic opening lines to the emotional power of strong character work, this episode is part craft, part pep talk, and 100% rooted in the love of indie storytelling. Want your indie book featured in a future episode? Submit here → https://bit.ly/btpfeedback — Beyond The Page is a podcast that celebrates indie books, new-sprung voices, and the authors behind the pages. New episodes drop every other Friday.
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