There’s a great deal riding on the opening paragraphs of any piece of writing, whether it’s a novel, short story, or nonfiction work. In this workshop, author and writing teacher Carmela Martino will explain the concept of the “implicit promise” and why it’s so important to hook readers. Using examples from fiction and non-fiction, she’ll also discuss the four key elements of intriguing openings. Presenter: Carmela Martino