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Episode 156 - How to write the fast start.

Essential Guide to Writing a Novel

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Crafting a Compelling Opening Scene

This chapter emphasizes the necessity of immediate action over lengthy explanations in writing engaging opening scenes. Through the character Lyra, it critiques the pitfalls of over-explanation and underscores the importance of maintaining pacing and external actions to sustain tension.

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