Narrative Hook Mastery

Create openings that immediately engage readers

Create a compelling opening for [GENRE] using a [OPENING_TYPE] approach:

Hook Varieties:
Action openings that thrust readers into conflict
Character-focused beginnings revealing personality
Setting openings that establish atmosphere
Dialogue starts that intrigue and engage

Reader Psychology:
Questions that demand answers
Emotional investment creation strategies
Expectation establishment and subversion
Genre promise fulfillment

Character Introduction:
Revealing personality through action/choice
Establishing sympathy or intrigue
Voice demonstration in first paragraphs
Reader connection establishment techniques

World Entry:
Essential information delivery without info-dumping
Genre conventions and reader expectations
Atmosphere and tone establishment
Conflict or tension early introduction

Technical Craft:
First sentence impact and memorability
Paragraph flow and rhythm
Scene setting efficiency
Transition to second scene/chapter

Write five different opening paragraphs for the same story, demonstrating various hook approaches while maintaining story integrity.