#228: 3 Powerful Ways To Open Your Story

29 Apr 2025 • 20 min • EN
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Among the most important (and intimidating) decisions you"ll make as a writer is how to begin your story. That opening moment sets the tone, establishes the world, and signals to your readers what kind of story they"re stepping into.  There isn"t one right way to open your story. It"s all play and experimentation. The key to a powerful ending is choosing one that"s aligned with the story you"re telling and the emotional experience you want your reader to have.  In this episode, I"m walking you through 3 powerful ways you can open your story, with examples to show how each one works.  Episode Web Page Not sure where to begin writing? Need a way in to your story? Or a way through? Click here to download your FREE 9 Story Starters.   Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It"s totally free to join.

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