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Innehåll tillhandahållet av Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor, Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor. Allt poddinnehåll inklusive avsnitt, grafik och podcastbeskrivningar laddas upp och tillhandahålls direkt av Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor, Heather Davis, Writing Coach, Book Coach, and Developmental Editor eller deras podcastplattformspartner. Om du tror att någon använder ditt upphovsrättsskyddade verk utan din tillåtelse kan du följa processen som beskrivs här https://sv.player.fm/legal.
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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Manage episode 433139461 series 3576980
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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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An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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…
continue reading
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…
continue reading
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…
continue reading
Design Matters with Debbie Millman is one of the world’s very first podcasts. Broadcasting independently for over 15 years, the show is about how incredibly creative people design the arc of their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
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Ryan Jennings ran from the horrors of Crayton 18 years ago. Now is is coming back to face his greatest fears and search for answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to the greatest show in the multiverse! Fasten your seat belts for a rocketship ride to Altair City Spaceport's Rusty Rocket Tavern, where I discuss science fiction, fantasy, and horror books, comics, movies, TV, games, and toys. Powered by alien technology, eldritch abilities, and caffeinated beverages, since a summer night in 2012 fuelled by two double gin and tonics. Also classic Doctor Who revisit since 2014, Hammer House of Horror since 2023, etc. I'm at roymathur.com, archive.o ...
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