#63: Don't Start a Scene Without These 3 Things
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How to Set Up Context in the First 800 Words of an Ember in the Ashes
There are three important contextual elements that you can basically check off at the start of each scene to make sure you're giving readers the appropriate amount of context. The very first thing you'll want to establish is where and when the scene is taking place. You will also want to consider what they're expecting to happen or what they're hoping for in this scene. Number two, you can let your protagonist's behavior and physical gestures give insight into their mental and emotional state. Coupled with how a character is feeling, conveying these thoughts could go a long way towards conveying how a character feels.
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