LovesLostWords

---------Original Message--------- I was wondering if you had any tips on starting a short story? Like for instance, I have the scene all laid out in my head, I know exactly what's going on and stuff, I just don't know how to begin without giving away too much info and then boring the reader. If that make any sense. -- Thanks Tips on how to make a Beginning...? -- Why, yes I do! The fastest way to start a story -- is NOT at the beginning. Open the story within one page of Hero Meets Villain, (or Lover Meets Beloved) with the story already in progress. Action scenes and snappy dialogue are the best hooks for snaring your reader, but hints