How to Write (and Edit) a Book

How to Write (and Edit) a Book

How to Make Readers Pick Up Your Book

i.e. hook them in!

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Abigail Fenton
May 06, 2025
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The hook is something I talk about lots when I’m editing. In my opinion, it is one of the single most important things about your book: it is the thing which decides your book’s marketability (i.e. how likely it is to sell), and also helps inform your editing, titling, and overall package (the cover design, back-cover copy/blurb etc.).

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