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Let’s say you have a great idea for a story but you’re sort of stumped on how to start it. Often times, the opening line or first paragraph of a story can make or break a reader’s interest. It can be fun to experiment with different ways to start the same story and figure out... Read Article →

Here is the 5 most common ways to start a story.

Every time I want to write a new book, I search the same words on Google "How to start a story". It is almost as if I expect an answer that will shock me, that will change my life. A dark secret that all famous writers know and that maybe, this time, I will be

At the beginning of a race, the gun goes off and the runners take off running. They don't stop until they reach the finish line. As writers, we want our readers to make it to the finish line, too. When writing the beginning of your story, we have to think of the reader and what will make them continue to read more. Should it be plot driven or character driven? That is the question. Author, Jennifer R. Hubbard was asked this question at a writer's conference author panel, "Do you plop your…

The state writing predictor test is almost upon us. With that in mind, I happened upon this post at Two Writing Teachers blog. They do what is called "Slice of Life" posts. If you are a writing teacher or you just need some kind words of encouragement, you need to stop by this blog. You can pick up a FREE copy of my PowerPoint on my TpT store that was inspired by that post. Do you have any activities or tools to teach bold beginnings?