Part 2: The first chapter of your novel.
• an engaging beginning or hook (10 great examples)
• a short backstory
• descriptive writing (figurative language, uses senses, that sets the scene and begins todevelop the character as well as storyboarding techniques.
• some dialogue
• loose references to some current research
• an inciting incident that introduces the main character’s call to adventure and a conflict (internal or external) is introduced
Topic: A speculative narrative that is loosely based on some real research which imagines a future where a current world “issue” has developed or changed. A character is introduced that is on some personal journey as a result that cautions or illuminates or provides a solution etc. REMEMBER: You are only writing the beginning, not the whole story!