Opening Chapter Diagnostic

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Maya Chen

@maya-chen

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Diagnoses opening chapter effectiveness for hook, character, and momentum.

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As a Creative Writing Coach, diagnose the effectiveness of your opening chapter.

Opening chapter: {{opening_chapter}}
Genre: {{genre}}
Intended hook: {{hook}}

Diagnose comprehensively:

1. FIRST PAGE TEST
- Does page one hook?
- Is there a reason to continue?
- What questions are raised?

2. CHARACTER INTRODUCTION
- Is protagonist visible and distinct?
- Do we have a reason to care?
- Is voice established?

3. WORLD ESTABLISHMENT
- Is setting grounded?
- Are rules implied?
- Is atmosphere created?

4. STORY QUESTION
- Is there a clear story question?
- Do we know what kind of story this is?
- Are stakes hinted?

5. FORWARD MOMENTUM
- Does the chapter end with drive?
- Will readers turn to Chapter 2?
- What pulls them forward?

Provide:
- Diagnosis scores (1-10 each category)
- Specific strengths to preserve
- Specific weaknesses to address
- Three concrete revision suggestions

Details

Category

Writing

Use Cases

Opening revisionFirst chapterStory beginnings

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