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How to Start Your Story with a Bang  by: Caterina Christakos The purpose of creating a story is to create a world that will draw the reader away from their own. In order to do this one must create suspense, drama and mystery. Your reader must absolutely need to get from page to page, to find out what happens. There are several simple techniques to get your story going and draw the reader in. Here are just a few: 1)Start in the middle of a problem. Ex. A lover's quarrel, a murder, a personal dilemma 2) Start with an unusual environment Ex. Alice in Wonderland, the beginning of the final frontier, a journey to a new world 3) Start with action. Ex. A gun has just been fired, A woman is deciding whether to jump or not, A hospital ER being mobilized 4) Start with a feeling. Ex. The soft silk slid across her skin, as she finally slid into his bed. Hot coals burned his stomach as the bullet tore through him. The rich velvety feel of chocolate on her tongue was the perfect end to a dreadful day. Don't spend the first day bogged down on details, unless they are absolutely crucial to understanding your story. Even then, save descriptions for later in your story, if you can. Get the reader hooked first, then you can describe the rich incandescence of his eyes or the exact color of her house. Remember your story should be like life, fast paced, even at a standstill, and utterly surprising. About The Author Caterina Christakos is the author of How to Write a Children's Book in 30 Days or Less. For even more writing tips go to: http://www.howtowriteachildrensbook.com. This article was posted on November 01, 2005   View More Videos from the "Writing" category: Sales Channel Management How to Write a Book - Part 4 What Instructional Books are Recommended for Writing a Book How to Get a Book into Print   Read More Articles from the "Writing" Category: Feedback, the Beauty and the Bane by Harriet Silkwood How to Write Good Quality Articles by Eric Dunbar Creating Great Content in 7 Steps by TJ Philpott Publishing; One Way or Another by J.B. Matrix Ten Ways to Write Great Blog Posts That Get Attention by Courtland Bovee Freelance Writer Tips - Where to Find Freelance Writing Jobs Online by Sutikno Slamet Creative Writing: It’s All About Experience! by Calwin Adam Michell Content Creation - It Happens in the ';Moment'; by TJ Philpott Why you see the SAME AUTHORS all the time! by Martin Lemieux Learn to Write Articles in 5 Simple Steps by TJ Philpott << Back to "Writing" Index

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