Free Live Webinar · August 5, 2026
You're in!
Your first pages are about to shine.
You're officially signed up for the HOOKED FROM THE START live webinar.
In 90 minutes we'll dig into what makes a reader unable to put your book down, starting with your very first page.
Here's how to make the most of it before we go live.
Here's what happens next
Three quick things to do before we go live.
1
Check your inbox
Your confirmation email is on its way. If it hasn't landed in a few minutes, check your spam or promotions folder and drag it to your inbox so the link never goes missing. Your zoom link will be sent 30 minutes before the session starts on August 5.
2
Mark your calendar
We go live on Zoom Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 5:00–6:30 PM Pacific. Add it to your calendar now so the session doesn't sneak up on you.
3
Submit your first page
Want live feedback? Submit your first page (up to 250 words) for the chance to be read and critiqued live during the webinar. Spots are chosen by lottery, so get yours in early.
Submit your first page
While you wait
Keep the momentum going
Signing up was a real step toward writing the book only you can write, don't let the spark fade before we meet.
Head over to April's blog for practical craft tips, writing inspiration, and real talk about the creative life, one page at a time.
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More friends, more chances to be read live
When a friend signs up and enters your name in the “How did you hear about the workshop?” field, you earn an extra entry in the first-page lottery. Last time we had 100+ submissions and could read 20 live, so every entry helps.
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