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    Tag: Write A Great Beginning

    Write A Great Beginning – FROZEN FIRE

    The first chapter of Tim Bowler’s Frozen Fire is pretty good, and with an opening line like “I’m dying.” it’s hard not to be. That’s right, it’s time for another opening scene breakdown.

    11/08/201907/04/2022 by J.H. Dixon

    Write A Great Beginning- THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH

    The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis. What makes the first chapter work?

    09/06/201907/04/2022 by J.H. Dixon

    Write A Great Beginning – BABY DRIVER

    Last time, we looked at Mr. Robot. This time, we’re looking at Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver. What techniques are used to engage the audience?

    20/01/201907/04/2022 by J.H. Dixon

    Write A Great Beginning- MR. ROBOT

    Be it the first chapter to a novel, or the opening scene of a screenplay, writing a good opening to a story is tough. What can Mr. Robot teach us about setting up a compelling narrative?

    30/09/201807/04/2022 by J.H. Dixon
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