How to Write a Killer Opening Chapter
This event is free for members, $20.00 for non members - a Zoom link will be sent a day or two before the event
Learn the secrets to crafting gripping openings that leave readers on the edge of their seats. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting, this workshop will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to hook your audience right from the start.
Want to know how to ...
- Craft compelling opening scenes that immediately engage readers?
- Establish tension and suspense from the first page?
- Develop intriguing characters and setting up their motivations?
- Use narrative techniques to create a sense of urgency and intrigue?
- Hint at the central conflict without information dumping?
This event is free for members, $20.00 for non members - a Zoom link will be sent a day or two before the event
Speaker: Kylie Orr writes dark, twisty contemporary fiction that uncovers the hidden lives of everyday people. She holds an Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing (RMIT, 2025) and a Bachelor of Arts in English. Her debut novel, Someone Else’s Child, was longlisted for the Richell Prize and published by HarperCollins (2022), while her second, The Eleventh Floor (2024), was an Apple Books “Must Read” and The Age Book of the Week. A manuscript appraiser for the Australian Society of Authors and a sought-after panel speaker, Kylie also writes feature articles, short fiction, and children’s books and loves exploring themes that resonate deeply with women. Kylie presented at our Online Literary Festival in February 2024 where her session was very well received. This event is free for members, $20.00 for non members - a Zoom link will be sent a day or two before the event