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Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel
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5 Essential Questions You MUST Answer When Writing Your Opening Scene | Episode 25
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The opening scene of your novel is arguably the most crucial part of your book. If it doesn’t capture readers' curiosity and imagination, they won’t keep reading. No wonder the opening scene is notoriously hard to write!
But don’t worry—I’m here to help simplify and clarify the progress!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- 5 Essential Questions you MUST answer when writing your opening scene
- Whether backstory and context are essential or just a recipe for info dumping
- Why character flaws and problems are key to an engaging opening scene
- And so much more...
Sign up for my FREE Mini Course:
✨4 Secrets To Crafting a Powerful Character Arc for Your Protagonist✨
27 episodes
Manage episode 433139461 series 3576980
Hey, Storyteller! Send me a text message! I'd really love to hear what you think of the podcast! :-)
The opening scene of your novel is arguably the most crucial part of your book. If it doesn’t capture readers' curiosity and imagination, they won’t keep reading. No wonder the opening scene is notoriously hard to write!
But don’t worry—I’m here to help simplify and clarify the progress!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- 5 Essential Questions you MUST answer when writing your opening scene
- Whether backstory and context are essential or just a recipe for info dumping
- Why character flaws and problems are key to an engaging opening scene
- And so much more...
Sign up for my FREE Mini Course:
✨4 Secrets To Crafting a Powerful Character Arc for Your Protagonist✨
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