English and Language · Topic 74 of 125
Story Openings
⭐ MasteredA good story opening grabs the reader's attention. It might start with an exciting event, a question or a line of dialogue.
💡 Fun fact
Authors often rewrite their opening lines many times to make them as strong as possible.
All about Story Openings
A good story opening grabs the reader's attention straight away. It might start with an exciting event, a surprising question or a line of dialogue. The first sentence should make the reader want to find out what happens next.
Many writers rewrite their opening lines several times to make them as strong as possible. Avoid starting with long descriptions of the weather, and instead introduce a character or a problem as quickly as you can.
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