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Where to begin....

8/24/2017

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You've got a story bouncing around in your head, and you just have to put the pen to paper to get it out. But once you sit down to do so, it can be hard to get started. After all, many readers judge a book by its first few lines. The three main ways to start things off are:
  • Dialogue
  • Action
  • Statement
When crafting those first few lines you want to have a goal in mind. Some good goals to choose from are:
  • Pique curiosity
  • Create an emotional connection
  • Entertain with humor
  • Shock the reader
Ways to meet this goal may include:
  • Setting the mood
  • Introducing a character, thoughts/feelings, an action, or setting.
Some DON'Ts to keep in mind:
  • do not start with onomatopoeia.
  • do not start with a character's physical description
  • do not start with something shocking that has no purpose to the story

The most important thing to remember when starting those crucial first lines is that you can always re-write them! Get something down, make some progress on the story, then go back and review these tips to see if improvements can be made. 
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5/21/2019 08:01:07 am

Writing is a craft that is loved by many. Actually, I am not surprised with the idea that so many people are into it. Writing makes the stress go away, especially if it has become your hobby already! As others see it the other way around and practice it professionally, I assume that they also enjoy what they do. Writing gives you power; a power to influence and inspire other people that’s why you need to embrace the idea of learning. After all, it’s never a boring stuff isn’t it? If you’re still feeling bizarre where to start, perhaps this guide might be a great help!

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