First chapter hook
A first-chapter opening that hooks, written from scratch or rewritten.
Does your first chapter hook? Write the next ones, all the way to the full book, with Makebook.
Write my novel with MakebookThe guide
The first pages decide whether your book will be read. They must establish a voice, a character and a disturbance in a few paragraphs, without overloading on explanations.
If you already have an opening, paste it: the tool spots the slack and suggests a tighter version. Otherwise, describe your story and it suggests an opening.
Always compare with your original text: keep what sounds like you and rework the rest in your own words.
Frequently asked questions
What should go in a first chapter?
Your hero, their world, an imbalance and a promise of what's coming. The rest can wait.
How do you captivate from the first page?
Set up a tension or a question before explaining anything, and give the narrator a recognizable voice.
Can I paste my own opening?
Yes, the tool rewrites it to improve it while keeping your intent. Otherwise, it creates one from your idea.