Writing the beginning of a story

Rewriting a story is a daunting task - here are 6 steps to start things off in the best way possible!

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? #writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #creativewriting #howtobeginastory #novel #book

Sometimes it’s difficult to decide where to begin telling a story, and “begin at the beginning” isn’t always the best advice. Click here to download this writing worksheet (PDF) The beginning of your story need not take place in your opening scene! The opening scene can be used to… Capture the reader’s attention with an…

Let’s say you have a great idea for a story but you’re sort of stumped on how to start it. Often times, the opening line or first paragraph of a story can make or break a reader’s interest. It can be fun to experiment with different ways to start the same story and figure out... Read Article →

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. #writers #write #writingtips #writinganovel #bookwriting #writinginspiration #thewriteen #characterdevelopment #creativewriting…

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…

These mystery writing prompts will make you question EVERYTHING!... A character plants a false clue. Is it a red herring? A note is discovered. Who was the intended recipient?

Soulmate AU where instead of your soulmate's first words to you written on your skin it's their last words you ever hear them say so you don't know who your soulmate is until you lose them

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