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How to begin your story
Begin your story inside the MC's head. If our thoughts create our reality, then what better way to introduce the MC's world than by giving us a brief tour of their mind? What's on your MC's mind when the story begins? What's happening around them and how do they feel about it? What memories do their present circumstances bring up? Paint us a picture.
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At the beginning of a race, the gun goes off and the runners take off running. They don't stop until they reach the finish line. As writers, we want our readers to make it to the finish line, too. When writing the beginning of your story, we have to think of the reader and what will make them continue to read more. Should it be plot driven or character driven? That is the question. Author, Jennifer R. Hubbard was asked this question at a writer's conference author panel, "Do you plop your…
Every time I want to write a new book, I search the same words on Google "How to start a story". It is almost as if I expect an answer that will shock me, that will change my life. A dark secret that all famous writers know and that maybe, this time, I will be
Begin your story in the thick of things by presenting the problem your MC will be trying to overcome. Tell us what their dilemman is. This will help us understand why we're reading this particular character's story and why we should stick around to find out what happens. Ask yourself: why is this a problem for this character specifically? What is at stake?
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Begin your story by introducing a meaningful token. It doesn't have to be groundbreakingly original. It just needs to be an entrypoint into your character's psyche and essence. It can be as mundane as a pen given by a late relative or as extravagant as a 24k gold wand. It can be a location or an event. Anything that tells us about who we're rooting for.#writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #creativewriting…
The first lines of your story will hook the reader or make them put your story down. Here's how to start a story with the details and events that matter.
How to structure a story, hook and keep readers. A summary of 10 stages to story structure for quick fiction planning based on K M Weiland's book.
To decide where your story should begin, you have to know what your MC's journey will be about. Ask yourself: What is the end game? What's the inner turmoil they are trying to resolve? What/who does my MC become by the end of the book? Usually, whoever they are at the end is the opposite of what they were in the beginning. #writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #storytelling #creativewriting #howtobeginastory #novel #book…
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Writing a story in first person allows readers to feel closer to your MC because they're experiencing things along with them in real time. But there are a few things you need to get right in order to immerse readers and make your MC feel real. Click the pin to read the full post on how to write in first person ;)) #writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #creativewriting #characterbackstory #novel #book #firstpersonpov
Are you a beginner writer just starting to explore the world of creative writing? If so, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the thought of coming up with interesting and complex characters for your story. Don't worry – developing characters in your fiction writing doesn't have to be a daunting task. With these easy character development tips for beginner writers, you will soon find yourself creating characters that are full of depth and personality. #creativewriting #characterwriting
Here is the 5 most common ways to start a story.
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The first hurdle of every writing is to figure out how to start a story. Sure, you know what happens next—but what happens first?
