Amanita
Maester
I know that beginnings have often been the subject of discussion here. Yet, I think my question hasn't really been adressed, if it has, I'm sorry.
Do you prefer beginnings that introduce the main character in his or her usual life, or stories that start in the middle of the action?
The first kind is often viewed as boring and cliche, but seriously, I like it better. Especially, if there are hints that something is going to change soon. I love stories with hints of the "unnormal" intruding into everyday life.
If a story starts with a battle or any other action scene, it doesn't really affect me because I don't care for the character yet and don't know what he's fighting for and if it's something I can identify with or not.
In my own story I'm following the path I like best as well. My main characters and her hometown are introduced first, than trouble is starting and she realises what's going on. Unlike many other main characters, her life before she leaves isn't unhappy either. She has a loving mother, friends and is part of her community.
Would this kind of thing bore you, or does it depend on the way it's done?
I admit, that I'm probably not going to change the beginning one way or the other, but I'm curious about your tastes.
Do you prefer beginnings that introduce the main character in his or her usual life, or stories that start in the middle of the action?
The first kind is often viewed as boring and cliche, but seriously, I like it better. Especially, if there are hints that something is going to change soon. I love stories with hints of the "unnormal" intruding into everyday life.
If a story starts with a battle or any other action scene, it doesn't really affect me because I don't care for the character yet and don't know what he's fighting for and if it's something I can identify with or not.
In my own story I'm following the path I like best as well. My main characters and her hometown are introduced first, than trouble is starting and she realises what's going on. Unlike many other main characters, her life before she leaves isn't unhappy either. She has a loving mother, friends and is part of her community.
Would this kind of thing bore you, or does it depend on the way it's done?
I admit, that I'm probably not going to change the beginning one way or the other, but I'm curious about your tastes.