24 - Beginnings

Daystar and Alexander discuss the beginnings of stories, and what goes into an effective or boring start.
Co-hosted by Alexander Wales

With thanks to Tim Yarbrough for the Intro/Outro music, G.A.T.O Must Be Respected

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Name of the Wind Discworld Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Seveneves The Stand Mother of Learning Timestamps 0:35 What's in a Beginning?
5:00 Two Types of Prologues
9:15 The Third Type of Prologue
17:16 So what, if it works?
20:01 How to make the beginning engaging
30:08 Beginnings We've Enjoyed
35:10 Setting Tone
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