Writing Children's Novels from Start to Finish

Taking off: the importance of starting off on the right foot

A course by Olney Goin , Author

Author. Frankfurt, Germany.
Joined April 2021
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886 students
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About the video: Taking off: the importance of starting off on the right foot

Overview

“The first impression is what counts. For this reason, we will delve into some tips to start off on the right foot in order to hijack the attention of our readers.”

In this video lesson Olney Goin addresses the topic: Taking off: the importance of starting off on the right foot, which is part of the Domestika online course: Writing Children's Novels from Start to Finish. Transform the ordinary into the extraordinary and write your first novel for young readers, from the initial idea to the final page.

Partial transcription of the video

“Taking off: the importance of starting off on the right foot The beginning of our story will be crucial to capture the reader's attention, that is, pique their curiosity. In this lesson I will give you some keys so that you start your story on the right foot and we will analyze some principles of books that have been key in my career as a writer. Let's see it. The take off: start with the right foot. To catch the reader, we only need one thing: pique your curiosity. It doesn't matter if you're a writer for adults or children, if you can't provoke that curiosity in the first moments of the b...”

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Course summary for: Writing Children's Novels from Start to Finish

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (28)
  • 886 students
  • 4 units
  • 13 lessons (2h 8m)
  • 8 downloads
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    Children's Literature, Fiction Writing, Narrative, Storytelling, Writing

Olney Goin

Olney Goin
A course by Olney Goin

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Olney Goin is a writer specializing in children's and young adult literature. His studies in psychology have helped him to understand the perspective of children and in turn, create fantasy worlds just for them.

In 2012, the second time he was nominated, he won the El Barco de Vapor award in Peru with his book Simón. To date, he has published more than 12 children's books.


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Writing Children's Novels from Start to Finish. Writing course by Olney Goin

Writing Children's Novels from Start to Finish

A course by Olney Goin
Author. Frankfurt, Germany.
Joined April 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (28)
  • 886 students