Kerry Share
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Something I have noticed about my writing is that I leave very little time for an "opening snapshot" in my stories. My inciting incident usually occurs in the first chapter, maybe the second.

Is that rushing in too quickly? Should I leave more space for build up?

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04:54 PM - Mar 13, 2023
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M.j. Leclair
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In response to Kerry Share.
It depends heavily on genre and what pacing you think works best for your story. If you throw the inciting incident in early, it's immediate tension and intrigue, but if you're trying to play with audience expectations putting it a little later could be great.
09:12 AM - Mar 14, 2023
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Graham Milne
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In response to Kerry Share.
You could always do what they do in television often, which is start with the incident and then go back 24 hours or however long earlier to build up to it again. That kicks off the story and then gives you a chance to fill in the rest of the picture.
07:26 PM - Mar 13, 2023
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