Should Your Story Start With An Action Scene? Pros and Cons!

A great debate in all storytelling is where should your story start?
There is no right way because every story is different and has different needs, but one of the most popular solutions is to start your story with an action scene!
So let’s discuss the different types of action, the pros, and the cons!
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[@Mongoly8]

This point about not wanting to skip the introduction is much needed, thanks

[@susanbarnesediting7386]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marramraabe]

Very timely for me - I'm struggling with this question right now. Thanks for the insights!

[@susanbarnesediting7386]

I'm glad the video was helpful!

[@EmmaBennetAuthor]

I'd say it definitely works to get the reader invested , but it needs to be done well.

[@susanbarnesediting7386]

Agreed!

[@wilshade]

Your teaching style fits my learning style. Still going thru your catalog of videos. They're already helping greatly.

[@susanbarnesediting7386]

So glad the videos have been helpful!

[@Exayevie]

I think I good rule of thumb is that you should start your story with whatever makes up the bulk of the reason that a reader would want to read your story. If that's action, start with action. If it's character, start with character. If you're a bit literary and that's theme and prose, you can even get away with starting with exposition haha.

[@susanbarnesediting7386]

An interesting perspective! I love it

[@ronaldcaceres3273]

Well, when I started writing, I felt I made slow burner, explaining the world and what's going on with the characters and I remember I gave rough draft to my brother to read and he said, "It's unreadable and boring..."

[@susanbarnesediting7386]

It can be a hard balance to find!

[@RanBlakePiano]

Fine ideas but I wish for louder audio

[@susanbarnesediting7386]

Good to know for the future. Thanks!