S53E5 - Breaking Rules: Never Open Your Story With _____

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When it comes to advice for starting your story, you've probably found lists of what not to do. Sometimes, those lists contradict themselves in ways that make it a confusing process to figure out exactly how a story is supposed to start. That's why we recommend breaking this rule. Before you can do that, you need to know why the rules for starting off a story exist in the first place so you can avoid the problems and make those beginnings intentional and compelling. First aired April 15, 2024.

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Never underestimate the power of the first chapter, first paragraph, and first line. - Melissa Ferguson

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