The Art of the First Page: Hooking Agents and Readers Zoom Seminar with Literary Agent Mark Owen Gottlieb on Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Saturday, April 18th, 2026 Live Seminar Via Zoom from 1PM - 3PM Eastern Any questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us. *A recording of this seminar will be made available to enrollees. Led by an industry-leading literary agent at Trident Media Group, Mark Owen Gottlieb. Your first page is your first impression—and in today’s competitive publishing landscape, it has to be unforgettable. Whether you're querying agents, submitting to editors, or enticing readers to keep turning pages, your opening must captivate, intrigue, and compel. In The Art of the First Page, we’ll explore what makes a compelling opening, from crafting an irresistible hook to establishing character, voice, and tension right from the start. We’ll analyze successful first pages, discuss common pitfalls, and workshop participants’ openings to ensure they grab attention for all the right reasons. By the end of this session, you’ll have a sharpened understanding of how to make your first page imposs