Find the right start to your story
A teacher once told me that you’ll find two types of beginnings when it comes to writing anything, whether it’s a poem, memoir, short story or nonfiction piece.
- The place where the writer begins writing.
- The place where the story actually begins.
If you feel as though you’re beginning isn’t quite right, consider whether you’re starting in the right place.
Start with a punch. Well not literally, although it depends on the story, but think about how you can grab the readers’ attention in your first few pages. Consider how you can raise a question in the readers’ minds that must be answered (then be sure to answer it).