Your opening scene carries a heavy load. It must hook the reader, introduce the story question—and often the protagonist/antagonist—-reveal the setting/story world, evoke emotion in the reader, and reveal the voice and tone of the story. That’s a lot of work, and pressure on the writer.
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Your opening scene carries a heavy load. It must hook the reader, introduce the story question—and often the protagonist/antagonist—-reveal the setting/story world, evoke emotion in the reader, and reveal the voice and tone of the story. That’s a lot of work, and pressure on the writer. Show Notes: http://www.dplylemd.com/criminal-mischief-notes/46-the-critical-opening.html Past Shows: http://www.dplylemd.com/criminal-mischief.html

46: The Critical Opening Scene

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46: The Critical Opening Scene

46: The Critical Opening Scene