Absolutely! I'm often saying this to clients about chapters in novels, and short stories. How late can you arrive, how early can you leave? (a bit like decisions made when going to a party when you'd rather be writing ;)
At one of my very first writer meetings, a seasoned author was there to guide us. I was working on my memoir and she gave me the best advice: Start in the middle. "In media res" I later found out. So I completely agree with you. It transports the reader into the heart of things and grabs their interest.
Wonderful advice! And sometimes we have to get there through the edit because we need to write ourselves in first (the reader just doesn't need to see that bit haha).
same with film scripts, Susannah, get in late and get out early, making sure the beats are there!
Absolutely! I'm often saying this to clients about chapters in novels, and short stories. How late can you arrive, how early can you leave? (a bit like decisions made when going to a party when you'd rather be writing ;)
I just love the question: Where does the story really begin?
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At one of my very first writer meetings, a seasoned author was there to guide us. I was working on my memoir and she gave me the best advice: Start in the middle. "In media res" I later found out. So I completely agree with you. It transports the reader into the heart of things and grabs their interest.
Wonderful advice! And sometimes we have to get there through the edit because we need to write ourselves in first (the reader just doesn't need to see that bit haha).
Oh wonderful, I love this Anyakara, thanks for sharing. I'd love to hear how it goes!