Darkfantasy
Inkling
So in the past I've been told I jump to the action (not necessarily physical) way too soon and no one cares about that character yet. Quite a few people suggested mastering the art of writing a daily life chapter that slowly builds towards the plot happening. But focuses on giving us the essence of the character and where they live.
I always avoided this because I thought it would be boring. It's not is the characters lives are very different to how we would live. But what if it's more mundane village life? Example: my first setting needs to contrast with my second setting. So it's a confined, cozy little town that is very "back-wards" for the rest of the world. They've kept true to the old ways of life (still use animals for work instead of machinery, make everything they use themselves). So my characters daily activities would be quite dull to most people. How can I write a first chapter that establishes my main character and keep it interesting? Also, if you know any books that achieve this slow build-up well please mention them so I can read those openings. Or, do you think this is actually poor advice?
Thanks for your answers
I always avoided this because I thought it would be boring. It's not is the characters lives are very different to how we would live. But what if it's more mundane village life? Example: my first setting needs to contrast with my second setting. So it's a confined, cozy little town that is very "back-wards" for the rest of the world. They've kept true to the old ways of life (still use animals for work instead of machinery, make everything they use themselves). So my characters daily activities would be quite dull to most people. How can I write a first chapter that establishes my main character and keep it interesting? Also, if you know any books that achieve this slow build-up well please mention them so I can read those openings. Or, do you think this is actually poor advice?
Thanks for your answers