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Old 30th September 2007, 01:00 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: H-H-Help. Ideas,stuck on how to begin my novel, I need help.

Maybe you can introduce the readers to Faicaira and her captives. A scene of interrogation, where some vile inquisitor is questioning this seemingly innocent young girl about her (supposed) inherent powers, and what she plans to do with them, etc. etc. I always enjoy a story that starts with conflict of some sort; the crux of a good story is a problem, with a series of problems that need to be resolved in order to resolve the larger problem - this would be one way to introduce both one of the smaller (her captivity) and the larger (the reason for it).

Food for thought.
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