Comments on: Four Must-Haves in the First Two Paragraphs of Every Chapter or Scene https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/ Helping writers become bestselling authors Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:47:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: suzy vadori https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/#comment-768055 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:47:51 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=54169#comment-768055 In reply to Kim.

Thanks! The passage of time is a tricky one. If writers can be creative, it’s more interesting, but it still needs to be there. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

]]> By: suzy vadori https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/#comment-768054 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:46:41 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=54169#comment-768054 In reply to Katie Curtin.

So much about communication is understanding how the brain works, and making it easy for readers to process your amazing idea… because if you have the best idea in the world, but don’t take the time to help readers see it, they won’t “get” it! Thanks for commenting, nice to see you here!

]]> By: suzy vadori https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/#comment-768053 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:44:55 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=54169#comment-768053 In reply to Dinah.

Thanks Dinah, yes, I’m all about breaking it down and making it simple for writers to implement! 😉

]]> By: suzy vadori https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/#comment-768048 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:15:03 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=54169#comment-768048 In reply to Robin McFarland.

Sending all my best writerly vibes to you and your final draft! Congrats!

]]> By: suzy vadori https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/#comment-768047 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:13:59 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=54169#comment-768047 In reply to Catherine.

Hi Catherine, yes! This issue (and solutions) also applies to nonfiction memoir, or self help/business books – where there’s storytelling! Thanks for commenting!

]]> By: suzy vadori https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/#comment-768046 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 22:12:37 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=54169#comment-768046 In reply to V.M. Sang.

Let us know how it goes, and happy writing!

]]> By: V.M. Sang https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/#comment-768038 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:38:51 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=54169#comment-768038 A valuable lesson. Now to go over my current WIP to check I’ve done what you suggest.

]]> By: Catherine https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/#comment-768026 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:32:58 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=54169#comment-768026 This post is filled with so much great, actionable advice, thank you Suzy! You made me think how the Doorway Effect impacts readers of NF, and storytelling can be one way to manage this.

]]> By: Robin McFarland https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/#comment-768025 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:26:57 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=54169#comment-768025 This is so timely for me. I am working through my (ahem) final draft, and hope to get my fist book online by this summer. The information is a great check list for scene and chapter changes. Thanks.
And thanks to Angela and Becca for their helpful articles and books.

]]> By: suzy vadori https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/#comment-768024 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:38:23 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=54169#comment-768024 In reply to Alex.

Thanks Alex! The trick is to get creative, and not make every scene the same opening. But that’s the fun part about writing, for sure!

]]> By: Dinah https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/#comment-768019 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:45:45 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=54169#comment-768019 Again, practical advice from Suzy that can be implemented right away. Thanks, Suzy!

]]> By: Katie Curtin https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/02/four-must-haves-in-the-first-two-paragraphs-of-every-chapter-or-scene/#comment-768017 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:55:19 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=54169#comment-768017 What a great post! It is very clear and specific on how to improve your chapter beginnings. I loved how you linked it with the example of being late and looking for the car keys.

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