Opening scene

Many of us have no idea where to start a book. This post is about 8 types of opening scenes from screenwriting that also work when you write books.

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Opening scenes are often written first and edited so many times, that after a while it’s easy to overlook the fact that they may no longer be the best choice, and that there may be more effective ways to begin your story. How well does your opening scene… Grab the reader’s attention? Introduce the main…

When faced with an empty page, finding the ideal place to begin your story may seem impossible. The task can become such a burden that you might avoid starting altogether. In Story Genius…

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Best novel advice: open with a scene. To start a novel, do not ramble, flashback, or add a misleading chapter. Instead, open with an active scene that grabs interest and keeps the reader turning pages.

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