We can all agree that your opening scenes are your only chance to capture your reader's attention. It's what hooks them into the story.
Your first scene and several scenes that follow are your story's setup.
The setup is essential to master. You have to be concise, deliberate, and selective with what you reveal and withhold. You don't want to give too much away too soon.
Your beginning scenes must accomplish several things simultaneously. And in this episode, I'm boiling it down to 4 essentials.
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#177: 3 Ways To Deeper, More Fascinating Characters
#176: Beyond First and Third Person: 3 Tips For Writing Point Of View
#175: Charting Your Story's Major Plot Points
#174: 3 Essential Elements For Structuring Act One
#173: How To Write A Captivating Opening Hook
#172: How To Stick To Your Writing This Year
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#170: 10 Great Gifts For Writers
#169: Plot Simplified Into 4 Core Elements
#168: 3 Simple Techniques To Turn Good Writing Into Great
#167: 3 Powerful Writing Exercises When You Don't Know What To Write
#166: How To Recharge Your Motivation To Write
#165: How To Get The Most Out Of NaNoWriMo (Or Any New Writing Project)
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