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Openings

6 First Page Inclusions for Drawing Readers In

Three Emotion Problems to Avoid in Your Story Opening

Three Essentials for Engaging Reader Emotion in the Setup

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Strategies for Smooth Scene Openings

The Importance of a Great Opening in a Novel

Story Not Behaving? Try Going Deeper into Structure

Opening Scenes: 3 Critical Elements

The 8 Points of Progress

Introducing Unique Story Elements without Confusing Readers

Yesterday: Looking Back at the First Act

Character Introductions: Making the Right Impression

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