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10-14-2006, 09:56 PM
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Writer
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Craig,Colorado U.S.A.
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Intro Problem
Ok, now I'm writing a fantasy type story, and I've been arguing with myself on whether I should start out with a battle scene or a non-violent scene to introduce most of my main characters. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Polartch
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10-14-2006, 10:08 PM
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Mentor
Join Date: May 2006
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Write the story the way you'd want to read it.
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10-15-2006, 05:50 AM
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Prolific Writer
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Write both. Then decide which is better.
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10-15-2006, 08:39 AM
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Writing Machine
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i'm gonna agree with aspiring, there are tons and tons of ways to open a story, the only thing you need to accomplish is to hook the reader.
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10-15-2006, 10:49 AM
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Writer
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Ok guys, thanks for the advice!  |
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10-15-2006, 10:53 AM
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Ink Slinger
Join Date: May 2006
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Well, what are the pros and cons of each? I mean, if the fight scene will be there just to be a fight scene and hook the readers, then it probably shouldn't be there. If it's the trigger for the story, it still doesn't have to be there. You can start with the characters and have the battle scene mentioned.
But without examples of each, it's impossible to say anything. Write them both if you want, but I'd do pro/con thing of each first. Maybe you'll make your decision without having to write both.
-Fantasy
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10-15-2006, 11:01 AM
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Writer
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Craig,Colorado U.S.A.
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Ok, will do. Once again thanks for the advice!
Polartch
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