fictionwritingtips:

I usually get asked several times a week how to start a novel. Some writers are afraid to jump right in or they’re unsure of themselves. For many people, writing the first words is the hardest part.

If you’re having trouble getting started, give these tips a try:

Start with an Exciting Scene

You don’t have to start at the beginning. If there’s a particular scene that got you excited about writing in the first place, it’s perfectly fine to jump to it. Write something that ge...