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On Writing + Creating

Your First 10 Pages

After 10 pages, a reader will put your script down and pick up the next, or feel compelled to continue. How can you make sure they finish your script?

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Ali Griffin Vingiano
Aug 25, 2022
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“They’ll only read the first 10 pages.”

You’ve heard it, I’ve heard it. Is it true? I’m not sure. But I do know that if it’s a struggle to read your first 10 pages, your reader will absolutely stop. If, however, you have a super strong opening, whether it’s a script, novel, or book proposal, people will want to keep reading.

How can you make those first 10 pages really stand out?

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