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ICYMI: “Conquering the First Chapter” with Patience Bloom

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What can we say about the first chapter? It’s an editor’s first impression of your novel! But no pressure, you’ve got this.

If you want essential advice on how to crush the opening chapter of your story and catch an editor’s eye, check out this video from Harlequin Romantic Suspense Senior Editor Patience Bloom.

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