SPP227 How to Get Past That Crucial First Scene

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There’s almost always a jarring transition from story-shopping to writing the first few words of your book. Johnny spends a day pacing, Sean barrels ahead, and Dave sees everything that’s wrong. Discover how they make it work with their own work and real-world examples in fiction. No matter your personality in writing, you’ll get some great ideas of how to write the crucial first scene.

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