tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055434585976176946.post4849744107250874417..comments2024-03-22T06:50:02.317-04:00Comments on Paper Hangover: Writing 101: BeginningsHolly Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07901177289663629475noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055434585976176946.post-71403672554869202042011-07-21T16:59:23.675-04:002011-07-21T16:59:23.675-04:00It used to be that I was horrible at coming up wit...It used to be that I was horrible at coming up with opening scenes, but I've gotten a lot better at it. <br /><br />For me the key is to figure out what scene will convey the mood of the novel, and at the same time offer an opportunity to see the mc in action, whether that's showing their flaws or strengths or both. If there's world-building that needs to be done, that can complicate things, but not if you really get to know your pov character, see things through his/her eyes.<br /><br />Great post, Lauren!Tere Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562750950130316280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055434585976176946.post-19631951834006057712011-07-21T11:13:03.575-04:002011-07-21T11:13:03.575-04:00Great advice! JUST START is certainly the hardest ...Great advice! JUST START is certainly the hardest part for me, but obviously the most important. Thanks, Paper Hangover!Katy Uppermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725740174190514869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055434585976176946.post-16761577147278989932011-07-21T11:04:48.201-04:002011-07-21T11:04:48.201-04:00Great clear advice for people like me who agonize ...Great clear advice for people like me who agonize over starting only to wonder after what they were so worried about...Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03237422917705115205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055434585976176946.post-84856129216264276752011-07-21T10:42:22.867-04:002011-07-21T10:42:22.867-04:00Great advice, thank you so much!! *stars* Definite...Great advice, thank you so much!! *stars* Definitely saving this! :) {And the first three pages thing...it's true.}Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08846251713093236356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055434585976176946.post-89696376099350722432011-07-21T10:39:42.913-04:002011-07-21T10:39:42.913-04:00Great advice, Lauren. Beginnings are very hard, b...Great advice, Lauren. Beginnings are very hard, but I love the story about the painter -- that puts it into perspective. Just start, worry about the rest later. ;)Holly Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07901177289663629475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055434585976176946.post-22602178530585518642011-07-21T10:23:41.515-04:002011-07-21T10:23:41.515-04:00I have to rewrite my beginning at least a couple o...I have to rewrite my beginning at least a couple of times before I'm satisfied with it. I think it's important to have a beginning you can work with while you are drafting, but once you hit "the end" it's time to revisit your opening chapter and make it shine.Bluestockinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01225973854788421827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055434585976176946.post-33476785731291290332011-07-21T09:38:54.960-04:002011-07-21T09:38:54.960-04:00Great advice! My beginnings never stay the same, ...Great advice! My beginnings never stay the same, so I try not to worry too much about them in early drafts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055434585976176946.post-90425155701208618622011-07-21T08:55:34.901-04:002011-07-21T08:55:34.901-04:00Great post! I've already started thinking abou...Great post! I've already started thinking about your tips for my beginning and I think it'll help!Michelle Julianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16695109813853570206noreply@blogger.com