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Katie Chambers

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Katie Chambers is an editor, author, writing instructor, and founder of Beacon Point, where she helps authors write, revise, and polish books that shine. A former English teacher with specialized training in writing instruction, Katie has edited nearly 300 books, including projects by New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling authors.

As part of her mission to help authors, she published two books on self-editing.

When she’s not editing, teaching, or talking about words, Katie can usually be found reading on her Kindle, dancing, dining out, or spending time with her husband and three kids.

Select three free chapters of your choice from either of her Self-Editing Essentials books.

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Keep Readers Reading with Stronger Chapter Openings

Let’s talk about something that is important to get right: chapter hooks.

Yawn! That’s a boring opening. All I did was tell you what the chapter is about.

How about this one?

If your opening doesn’t grab someone, the rest of your craft never gets a chance to matter.

You need better hooks.

Honestly, social media hooks are the death of me. I can’t capture attention in three seconds flat. Luckily a book g

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Katie Chambers Justin wrote: "hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii how r u:))))))))))"

Hey, Justin, glad you remembered your goodreads password. I am doing well! Make sure you do your journal entries. :D


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Katie Chambers Anthony wrote: "The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan The book is really good so far. It makes me thrive for what is coming next like some gossip."What? She kissed who?" There are some parts I had to read over a..."

You put this in the wrong spot. Do not write it on my profile. Put it in the group discussion of this book on my group page: Ms. Madsen's class. Copy and paste it in the correct location.


Anthony Acosta The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan The book is really good so far. It makes me thrive for what is coming next like some gossip."What? She kissed who?" There are some parts I had to read over and over because I didn't understand it so this book would be a three but Rick Riordan is my favorite author so I'll give it a 4. Tell me what some other people thought.


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