Sticky: Writing and Publishing Tips and Links

[Marcie-Chan]

Yes, well, this is very useful information, but I don't really think it does me any good unless I learn how to start a book, which is nearly impossible for me. No matter what I do, the entrance to the story is either already used, or extremelly boring. They say the beginning of the book is one of the most important parts, because that's where the reader has to get hooked.

For example, I read two paragraphs, and if they're dull, I instantly think it's a bad book, although sometimes, when I keep reading, I find out only the beginning was bad. Unfortunately, I haven't mastered the art of starting a story, even if I know all the events, right up to the ending.

[xaqthetall]

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[Racheling]

Marcie-Chan

Yes, well, this is very useful information, but I don't really think it does me any good unless I learn how to start a book, which is nearly impossible for me. No matter what I do, the entrance to the story is either already used, or extremelly boring. They say the beginning of the book is one of the most important parts, because that's where the reader has to get hooked.

For example, I read two paragraphs, and if they're dull, I instantly think it's a bad book, although sometimes, when I keep reading, I find out only the beginning was bad. Unfortunately, I haven't mastered the art of starting a story, even if I know all the events, right up to the ending.

Forget about the beginning until you finish. Getting hung up on perfecting the beginning will just make it harder for you to finish the book. Once you're done, you might have thought of a new way to start, you might find that the first two chapters should be cut, etc. But it seems to me your problem is more second-guessing yourself than anything else. Don't worry if the beginning seems overused. You can fix that later. But having a completed draft means you can go find people to ask for advice on how to fix it up.

[Musicgoddess01]

You don't know how much this has helped me!! mrgreen

[xXAngel-Death-RockXx]

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[Grim Emo Panda]

how many ppl do u think would like vampire and mixed stories of idk say of action blood a gore yet dramatic? with mixed creatures i mean?

[asunakurata832]

THANK YOU SO MUCH,AND YES IT IS IMPORTANT!

I truly thank you for ur kind help.XD

[Awesomeness_with_a_taco31]

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