This is my latest (including structure points) I might heed to tweak 1 paragpraph methinks: (Hook) He’s hunting a traitor. There’s just one problem: it might be him. (Enlighten/introduce main character) 1791. Switzerland. Conspiracy tears through the Confederacy. War is inevitable. A saviour is needed. Instead, we get... well... a pompous idiot who’d rather complain about his wardrobe and water-gruel. (Language/stakes) Amidst the Alps and anarchy, a nameless fugitive races for Zürich, clutching a scroll that could stop it all. Alas, a blow to the head erases his past, his purpose... and — nay! — his common sense, too. Now washed up in a rural backwater hell, and stripped of his silks and sanity, he’s convinced of one thing alone: he is meant for a life of exquisite luxury, not shovelling dung. Natch, his past comes a-calling. Beyond the domestic drudgery, mercenaries, cantonal guards, and a looming French invasion are all closing in. And so, as he bumbles through ambushes, lock-ups, and disasters aplenty, the ultimate irony is revealed: the WANTED posters bear a phiz suspiciously his own. (Parting/dynamic words) Insufferable, blundering, and ludicrously bold, he might — just might — change the course of history... provided his colossal vanity doesn’t doom them all first. “Glory, jest, and riddle of the world!” — Alexander Pope What I based on: - Hook – Start with a compelling opening line so readers want to know more - Enlighten – Give a clear sense of what the book is about in a succinct, dynamic and engaging way - Language – Use a tone and writing style that match your target audience. Also use powerful words that arouse interest and captivate (see below for more on keywords) - Parting shot – End with intrigue, tension or a question so the reader has no choice but to read your book… 1. Introduce the main character. 2. Outline the main conflict. 3. What are the stakes at stake? 4. Dynamic words that evoke emotion and visual imagery (also use these as a basis for keywords when categorising your book on self-publishing platforms).