Your first scene is crucial. It’s what sets your story in motion. It's where you keep your reader or lose em'. So you want to craft this scene with intention. In this episode, you'll learn 3 essential things your first scene must accomplish. And we'll explore 5 core elements that go into every successful first scene, with examples from Neil Gaiman's novel, American Gods, and Lucy Grealy's memoir, Autobiography of a Face.
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