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Tell The Damn Story ep 324: How To Craft Impactful Opening Scenes.

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This time, host Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan will explore the art and craft, the power and purpose, of the opening scene, one of the most critical aspects of any narrative.

Chris, a seasoned journalist and published author, advocates for dropping readers right into the action, while Alex, an award-winning writer, underscores the power of setting mood and atmosphere from the very first words.

Together, they also discuss different strategies, from jumping right into the action to setting the perfect mood and atmosphere.

Learn how to use mundane situations to convey deep tensions, introduce key characters, and plant seeds of conflict that will blossom by the story's end.

This episode will provide invaluable tips, from visualizing your story to embracing the power of rewrites.

SPECIAL BONUS. Click here for some Opening Scene Tips and more.

Have any questions or comments?

Then please leave them in the Comments Section.

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Content provided by Alex Simmons & Chris Ryan, Alex Simmons, and Amp; Chris Ryan. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Alex Simmons & Chris Ryan, Alex Simmons, and Amp; Chris Ryan 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.

This time, host Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan will explore the art and craft, the power and purpose, of the opening scene, one of the most critical aspects of any narrative.

Chris, a seasoned journalist and published author, advocates for dropping readers right into the action, while Alex, an award-winning writer, underscores the power of setting mood and atmosphere from the very first words.

Together, they also discuss different strategies, from jumping right into the action to setting the perfect mood and atmosphere.

Learn how to use mundane situations to convey deep tensions, introduce key characters, and plant seeds of conflict that will blossom by the story's end.

This episode will provide invaluable tips, from visualizing your story to embracing the power of rewrites.

SPECIAL BONUS. Click here for some Opening Scene Tips and more.

Have any questions or comments?

Then please leave them in the Comments Section.

Write: [email protected]

And follow us on ...

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

www.TellTheDamnStory.com

www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you're enjoying these episodes, take a moment to help wet our whistle and just... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠

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