We all know the opening scene in any book is the critical moment to make your mark on the reader, to grab their interest, to set out your stall, and to keep them hooked. This episode explores the four principles that make an opening scene work and give your whole story a great start

Episode 83 - Curtain Up! Essential Principles for the Opening Scene

The Creative Writers Toolbelt gives practical accessible advice and encouragement to Creative writers.<br>Each episode explores an aspect of creative writing technique, with examples, allowing you to apply what you learn immediately to your writing. We also throw in the occasional interview with writers and other artists, exploring their wisdom on subjects like story, style, character and the writing process

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The Creative Writers Toolbelt gives practical accessible advice and encouragement to Creative writers. Each episode explores an aspect of creative writing technique, with examples, allowing you to apply what you learn immediately to your writing. We also throw in the occasional interview with writers and other artists, exploring their wisdom on subjects like story, style, character and the writing process

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Episode 83 - Curtain Up! Essential Principles for the Opening Scene

Episode 83 - Curtain Up! Essential Principles for the Opening Scene