A hook in a book is the part of the story that grabs your attention and makes you want to keep reading. Think of it like fishing — the hook is what catches the fish. In storytelling, the hook is what catches the reader. It can be a gripping first sentence, an intriguing event, a mysterious question, or a character facing a big problem right from the start.
For example, if a book begins with, “I never thought I’d be running from the police at midnight,” that’s a hook. It makes you curious about why the person is running, what they did, and what will happen next. Hooks can appear at the beginning of a chapter, but they can also pop up anywhere in a book to keep the reader’s interest alive.
A strong hook makes you want to turn the page. It can be a shocking twist, a secret revealed, or an exciting action scene. Without a good hook, a story might feel slow or boring. Writers use hooks to ensure readers don’t put their book down.
In short, a hook is a way to keep the reader engaged and eager to know what happens next.
Hook in Ugly Girl
Kill Your Darlings
Great writing advice: kill your darlings. Well, maybe meant in a different way, but this was quite radical. The Dutch Master is dead.
Writing fault #1:
The date I started the first book in Aeon Timeline. That means all the dates are now in 2027 and 2028. If I had to change it all, it would have cost me a full day. Besides, it’s boring.
It’s still A bit awkward when you are writing in 2025. But nothing time won’t heal.
(The plant is named Monstera. The picture is of Bianca van Dijk and is free for use on Pixabay.)