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@Liquid's answer is fantastic, I would add just one thing. Create a Beginning That Immerses the Reader In The Setting Since this is a short story you want to set it up as quickly as possible. A...
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System
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2019-12-08T10:52:13Z (about 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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raddevus
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2019-12-08T10:52:13Z (about 5 years ago)
@Liquid's answer is fantastic, I would add just one thing. **Create a Beginning That Immerses the Reader In The Setting** Since this is a short story you want to set it up as quickly as possible. A number of things will help pull your reader into your setting: 1. Strong story title 2. Early, specific setting details If your title is created properly readers are going to immediately understand that it is a fantasy and has a specific type of setting. **Specific Details** Concentrate on your intro sentences and show something that will provide the reader with a definite understanding of the setting. > A large shadow raced over Zelda and her right hand went to the hilt of her sword as she shielded her eyes from the bright sun and looked up. Fleekle the dragon had found her. But how? I'm sure you can do much better than that simple example, but notice that I mention the sword, the dragon, etc those small elements are enough to let the reader get an idea of the setting.
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System
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2019-02-11T13:51:52Z (almost 6 years ago)
Original score: 2