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6 First Page Mistakes New Fantasy Writers Make

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There’s six huge mistakes that will kill your fantasy novel on page one. I know this because I’ve edited fantasy novels for 34 writers over the last year and half. Plus, I’ve read through hundreds of opening pages from other writers who have applied to work with me — and I see these same mistakes over and over again.


I've also personally published four fantasy novels, and over the 12+ years I’ve been writing, I’ve had to learn about many of these mistakes the hard way.


The good news? Once you know how to avoid these 6 errors, you’ll be able to instantly hook your readers on the first page and leave them no choice but to binge through the rest of your novel. 


Join my First Chapter Critique workshop: https://jedherne.com/character-workshop


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