Writers must impress agents, editors, and readers, with their first page. While the entire manuscript should be polished, the opening can be the most crucial. Further, issues on the first page may continue through the full manuscript, so a lot can be learned about a project in just a few paragraphs.

In this workshop, senior developmental editor Elena Hartwell Taylor provides real-time critiques of first pages from attendee manuscripts.

Presenter Bio: In addition to working as a developmental editor and writing coach, Elena is a published author. Her most recent novel, All We Buried, appears under the name Elena Taylor. The Eddie Shoes Mystery Series appears under Elena Hartwell. Prior to writing novels, Elena worked extensively in the theater as a playwright, director, educator, and designer. She has taught writing and theatre courses at the college/university level for more than twenty years. She holds a PhD in dramatic theory and criticism, a Masters of Education with an emphasis in teaching theatre, and a BA in Mass Media Communications. For more information about Elena, you can visit her website and read her blog about authors, new books, and the writing process.