First Chapter MISTAKES New Writers Make ❌ Avoid These Cliches!!

Writing chapter one is easier said than done. If you’re a writer embarking on a new story, you know how terrifying it can be to stare at that first blank page. You know this is a critical moment — this first chapter is going to make or break your entire book. It’s a lot of pressure! That’s why, in this video, we’re discussing the DO’s and DON’Ts of chapter one — the worst cliches and beginner mistakes to avoid if you want to capture your reader’s curiosity and pull them into your story. Want to take your first chapter to the next level? WATCH MY LIVE TRAINING HERE 👉 ________________________________ ✨T I M E S T A M P S ✨ 00:00 Introduction 02:30 DON’T start with exposition 03:15 DON’T save the good stuff 03:54 DON’T start with a character we’ll never see again 04:55 DON’T overwhelm the reader with names 05:56 DON’T start with a boring day-in-the-life 07:03 DO start with internal c