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How to Write Beginnings and Endings for Your Chapters
March 25, 2021 · 2 min read
How do you make sure your nonfiction book is a success? You write a really good beginning and ending for each chapter!
It might seem obvious, but during my years helping authors with manuscript evaluations, I’ve seen plenty of great writers make this common pitfall.
So, how do you write a great chapter?
Think of each chapter as a mini lesson for your overall book and focus on why this topic matters in the overall story. Introduce it with your beginning and wrap it up with your ending.
Want to hear more? Watch my video, “How to Write Beginnings and Endings for Your Chapters,” for a quick rundown on how to up your chapter-writing game.
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