5 Essential Questions You MUST Answer When Writing Your Opening Scene | Episode 25

Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple: How to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Debut Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Dystopian Novel

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...

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