How do you captivate a reader from the very first line? In this hands-on virtual workshop, fiction author Sharon Bala examines opening passages from both fiction and non-fiction to uncover what makes a beginning compelling. Through close reading and discussion, the session explores clarity and curiosity, the purpose of prologues and prefaces, and how to identify the REAL first sentence of a story.
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Author
Sharon Bala (she/her) is the author of the novels Good Guys and The Boat People. Her short fiction has been widely published and won the Journey Prize.
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