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
Opening Chapter Diagnostic
Diagnoses opening chapter effectiveness for hook, character, and momentum.
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