One of the most intimidating things about starting a story is the first paragraph. It feels like it should be perfect, that every word should be chosen carefully. Besides, it’s the first sentences that someone will read when they start a story.
There’s a lot to be said about the first paragraph. It needs to have a hook. It needs to grab the reader. But I think all of this comes with editing. The first paragraph is just the start of an idea. All the sentences flow from it.
Who knows: It could be that the first paragraph is deleted, and a new paragraph takes its place.
“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.”
—Louis L’Amour.
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