EPISODE · Jun 21, 2022 · 18 MIN
#95: How to Start Your Story With the End in Mind
from Writer Unleashed · host Nanci Panuccio
We're often instructed to hook readers in our opening paragraphs by enticing them with story questions. All good. But you can't really plant questions in the beginning without knowing how your story will ultimately end. There's a link between your story's beginning and its end. So the best way to hook your reader is to start with the end in mind. This creates two things readers crave: Curiosity and Suspense.But there's an art to it. A great opening both reveals and withholds. So, in today's episode, I'm breaking down 3 story openings crafted with the end in mind. You'll see how the opening and ending are linked. Plus 3 techniques you can use to open your story. Not sure sure how your story ends? No worries. I've got you covered there, too. Episode WebsiteStructure your story with this FREE 3-Act Worksheet. Go beyond outlining and write a story that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end. Grab your FREE Worksheet here.
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We're often instructed to hook readers in our opening paragraphs by enticing them with story questions. All good. But you can't really plant questions in the beginning without knowing how your story will ultimately end. There's a link between your story's beginning and its end. So the best way to hook your reader is to start with the end in mind. This creates two things readers crave: Curiosity and Suspense. But there's an art to it. A great opening both...
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