Name: Why the First 10 Pages Make or Break Your Novel (with Live Editing)
Start: 2026-04-17T14:00:00-0600
End: 2026-04-17T15:00:00-0600

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Why the First 10 Pages Make or Break Your Novel (with Live Editing)

Friday April 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT

Douglas

What agents look for in the first 10 pages (and what makes them stop)
The 5 elements your opening must establish immediately
Common pitfalls that sink submissions in the first chapter
How to hook readers without gimmicks
Live editing session: real-time critique of opening pages
Takeaway checklist to self-evaluate your own first 10 pages

Agents & Editors

Jessica Berg

Literary Agent, Rosecliff Literary

Jessica Berg is the founder and agency director of Rosecliff Literary, a boutique agency built on the belief that ambitious writers deserve transparency, strategy, and a seat at the table. She earned her MFA from Spalding University and brings more than a decade of experience to her... Read More →

Friday April 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm MDT
Douglas

Craft of Writing

Moderator Bill Bush

Pikes Peak Writers Conference 2026

Jessica Berg

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Pikes Peak Writers Conference 2026

Jessica Berg

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