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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✨


👉
resources.manyworldswriting.com/5XyYsI

Join Momentum Writing Sprints! ✍️🏃🏽‍♀️😎Come write with us for FREE every Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm ET!

Ask Me Anything Thursdays👋 Send me your writing question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name if you want a shout out! 🤗

👇Story Foundations Intensive 👇

https://manyworldswriting.com/story-foundations-intensive

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Content provided by Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor, Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor, Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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✨


👉
resources.manyworldswriting.com/5XyYsI

Join Momentum Writing Sprints! ✍️🏃🏽‍♀️😎Come write with us for FREE every Saturday from 11 am to 12 pm ET!

Ask Me Anything Thursdays👋 Send me your writing question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name if you want a shout out! 🤗

👇Story Foundations Intensive 👇

https://manyworldswriting.com/story-foundations-intensive

Support the show

  continue reading

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