Starting off a story

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This guide has 5 great ways to start your story if you're stuck.

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If you're a writer, you know that creating well-rounded characters is essential for any successful story. But where do you start? Check out my article on how to create a detailed character outline spreadsheet to learn how. This article is full of tips on how to organize your character details into categories like identifying details, basic personal info, physical traits, personality traits, and even relationships and inventory. Let me know what character details you think I missed!

If you’re wondering how to get writing inspiration and plot ideas, these story writing questions can help you figure out what your novel plot should be. Starting a story is always exciting, but sometimes writer’s block and not having a clear idea about plot development and character goals can stop us from writing. Read this post for the best novel writing questions and follow Protagonist Crafts to learn how to start writing your own book.

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A prologue serves as an introduction to the story, setting the stage for what's to come, and can be an excellent way to engage readers from the outset. Your prologue can: Provides background info/context Sets the tone for the story And/or gives a glimpse into the story's world. For example, prologues may include historical or cultural context, or an opening scene that establishes the theme and mood of the work, or a vignette of an event that happened long before the story started.