Many writers find the beginning of their novel to be one of the most daunting parts of their story. Here are four different types of novel beginnings for ideas on how to structure a novel opening, and some qualities of a strong beginning.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Narration
1:51 - Action
3:18 - Situation
4:39 - Insight
5:28 - Establish credibility & situation
6:01 - Distinct, specific, and insightful
6:50 - Create a hook
7:28 - Create a compelling character
7:59 - Set up promises
8:28 - Start as close to the end as possible
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