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Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 6:55 pm
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:45 pm
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Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:42 pm
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Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:25 pm
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Hmm, beginnings. I don't know if I can give you the best advice, beginnings are always the worst for me as well. Middles and endings come naturally, but I really have to squeeze my brain for a beginning.
What I find works best is to pick out one theme from your story, something that connects all of the elements together, and to make a concrete reference to that. I never go into feelings, but into sensations. Sight, touch, sound, etc. Try to draw out an abstract representation of your story into one small thing, then I find it sets the tone for the rest of the piece.
Just a question, are you talking short story or novel? Because if your answer's novel, then there's your problem right there. Go small until you're absolutely confident. I still haven't attempted a novel, just a lot of short stories.
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