Need help starting a story about incest?
I'm going to completely disregard the incest element(because that makes me extremely uncomfortable and ill). Moving on! I'm enjoying the atmosphere, but it also seems to enforce the strictly sexual tones. Think about it. A big, lavish mansion. Mystery all around you. <--- That's more romantic than a foreshadowing of a bumpy ride. It's equivalent to Young Adult books always using bad weather as a hint(no, more like a HINT!!!!!!) that something bad is to come. It's so very overused that readers don't really care to hear about it anymore. I wouldn't rely too much on the setting because you don't want it to overwhelm the story itself and make future conflicts anticlimactic. Look more into the murder, lies, and family secrets. In saying that, let's start with the elements. You should definitely start with the murder because homicide cases nearly always uncover a family's dirty laundry. Additionally, I don't think you should revolve the story around...eh...the incest. Give other family members equal screen time or else your readers WILL assume the author's obsession with the...eh...incest aspect. A husbands affair, daughter's closeted homosexuality, mother's gambling problems, and uncle's secrets of his dead wife's "supposedly" aborted child can be just as interesting. No one element in a complex mystery should stay in the limelight more than the others. That doesn't go to say you can't follow one or two characters around more, just don't dwell on their situation too long. I really have nothing else for you. Start with the murder and plan backwards(the crime, who was involved, who is "thought" to be involved, etc.). ~~ ††AnkhesenKheper††
I don't know how to start my story! HELP!?!??!?
Everytime a writer starts a story you can guarantee they’ll stop mid-type (Or mid-scribble, depending on their preferred method of writing) and think “I don’t know how I’m even going to start this”. If this is you, don’t worry! Every writer feels this way at some point, and I myself think that the first line is the most difficult to write. Here is a tip which may help you: * Take your character and make a profile for them, from their favourite hobby right down to their favourite place to eat. Include school, work, friends and anything else they show interest in. * Next, write a list of all the places your character could be in the story, including what they could be doing there. * Go down your list and write a short sentence based on each “scenario”. One of those sentences should flow easier than the others and will leave you feeling happy, rather than feeling like you want to give up all together. Give it a go and see if it works for you. If it doesn’t work, consider whether it is really the story itself or something else. Bad characters, description or even the wrong point of view or tense could seriously stump your story’s development. Another way to do it is to go and write another part of the story, but at some point you'll have to go back to the dreaded start again. It's best getting the start over and done with as well as you can to "pave" the way for the rest of your story.
What is the best way to start a story?
Best ways: Get the readers hooked from the first sentence. Leave them wondering what is happened, or what is going to happen. Introduce characters carefully and slowly, and don't bore them over things that interest you (E.g don't describe fashion in details, some of your readers might not care enough about fashion to want to read on). Beginning with great description is always a good way to go too. Worst ways: In my opinion, saying "My name is...." is a pretty cheesy way to start a book. Also, don't start with dialogue.
I need help writing a story that has each sentence starting with each letter of the alphabet in order?
'Any day now...' Barry was thinking out loud again. Clearly this was becoming a problem. 'Decisions must be made...' Early starts didn't suit him. 'For today is the day...' Good job the weekend is tomorrow. 'Help shall come forth...' It's already the afternoon. 'Justice shall be served...' Killing will have to wait ‘Liars will be found out...’ Maybe Sunday’s a better day. ‘No-one shall be exempt...’ Or perhaps Saturday is good. ‘Priests shall be called to account...’ Quieter on Sunday. Really quiet on Sunday evening. Saturday has more opportunity though. ‘Towers of silence will crumble...’ Unless Friday night’s an option. ‘Veritas will be the investigation name; the Latin for truth...’ What does it matter? Xanthium burs will eventually give the game away. ‘Yet we shall not stop until the task is over...’ Zero chance of stopping right now.
I need a good way to start this story quickly please and thank you?
Bah, sorry but I'm sick of this type of story. It CAN be good, I'm writing a variant of this premise myself, but make sure it has some more twists in it. Annnyyway, lol. I suppose that you could start at school or at a cafe or something where the girl meets the guy. EDIT:- I did help you ^. I don't think anyone is going to write the start for you. They'll just give you ideas. Leave it or take it. Good luck!
How should I start off my body paragraph? ESSAY. I NEED HELP PLEASE.?
Remember that your body paragraphs follow the shape of a hamburger. Top bun is intro, meat is info, bottom bun is conclusion. Now, depending on which of your points is strongest, you will need to decide which topic goes in which body paragraph. Your third strongest point usually goes in the first body paragraph and your strongest goes in the second. Let's say that your weakest point is the comparison of light and dark. To start your first paragraph, you should say: In 'Novel A', light and dark are used to :------. In 'Novel B', light and dark are used to:------. Then, Novel 'A' has a stronger/better representation of light and dark because:----------- (don't use an example from text, use a reason (ex: the main plot revolves around the battle of good and evil). Whereas Novel 'B' has a weaker representation of light and dark because:------- Next, use examples from text (first, use quote for novel 'A' and explain it, then quote from novel 'b' and explain it. The quote for novel 'b' should explain your reasoning as to why this novel has a weaker representation) To conclude the paragraph, don't just restate your thesis, but instead say something like: novel 'A' represents light and dark throughout the story by stressing the battle of good vs. evil. Novel 'B' represents light and dark throughout the story by:---------- Hope this helps, good luck
I need help with a story about prenatal development?
Like character names or metaphorical names? Ova - Olivia - Opal - Crystal Ball Sperm - Cedric - Seal - Magic Wand Amniotic Fluid - Amelia - Bag of Jello - Placenta - Jacenta - Placentia (a place, look it up) - Jellyfish Umbilical Cord - Umbra - safety line - tentacle
How do i start a mafia love story?
You start at a point where something significant is happening to the character or something in the characters life is changing in a significant way. Remember, in Taken we got to meet the characters and briefly, BRIEFLY, get to know them and their world before the girl was kidnapped. Basically, it s always a good idea to introduce the conflict as early as possible. In addition, don't agonize over the beginning at this stage. It won't be perfect and right now it's one of the least important parts of a first draft because it can be revised as many time as need be. Just get something down and move on into the heart of the story.
How do you start an assassination story?
Start something like this with action or really provoking dialogue. Try having the main character be victimized (if he is to be a protagonist character) or be a villain (if he is to be an antagonist). It does not have to be overly overt. You can have a very subtle scene where a character's behavior set or history is established, but you need to have some level of action or something that POPS (gets the readers attention). Some authors choose to use interrupted time. They will start with the ending. Have the main character (if available) look back on the story (even write it at the end if that is easier) or give a very compelling diatribe about a topic (I'm thinking John Travolta in Swordfish or the diner conversation in Reservoir Dogs). The topics are only loosely related to the story, but very compelling and intriguing. I like really descriptive fiction. You could start with a quick rundown of the assassin doing his preassassination ritual, mantra, or routine. This can add confusion (good) and create suspense as to what is actually going to happen. Just a few ideas, good luck!