
07/16/2025
✨ Why aren’t people finishing your short story?
It might be because… you’re starting it way too slow. 😬
In this first part of our Write It Right series, we’re breaking down the 5 biggest mistakes writers make in the beginning of their short stories — and exactly how to fix them. 📚✍️
From weak openings to missing main characters, this carousel is your cheat sheet to crafting a story intro that grabs your reader by the collar and won’t let go.
🚨 If your story starts like this:
🔘 “Once upon a time…”
🔘 3 paragraphs of scenery description
🔘 Or your character’s entire childhood…
Then this one’s for you. 🎯
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🗂️ Follow for Part 2 — Rising Action tips coming next!