tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post2314079921197947029..comments2024-03-27T18:25:17.905-06:00Comments on Books We Love Insider Blog: Those Darn First PagesBWL Publishing Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17395363916983844544noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-78859702655069196082012-03-13T14:15:59.219-06:002012-03-13T14:15:59.219-06:00I struggle with backstory almost every time I writ...I struggle with backstory almost every time I write a new story. As a reader, I recognize and hate it when I hit that long litany of boring detail that makes me want to lay the book down, but as an author, I can't seem to shake the need to give all the backstory first time out. Rewrites suck.<br />Great blog.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386912343147794659.post-64966942814724289942012-03-13T11:42:27.991-06:002012-03-13T11:42:27.991-06:00Janet,
Enjoyed your post. I agree that the first ...Janet,<br />Enjoyed your post. I agree that the first chapter has to capture me from the get go, although I recall when I started years ago, my editor made no mention of backstory, hooks, etc. I think the caliber of editors has improved over the years and we are definitely learning something every day. Quite frankly, I've found the rules change like the wind, depending on the house, but one thing remains the same. A good book will snare you right away.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09683064637626718318noreply@blogger.com