How To Craft Great Stories: The Context
Establish the setting or scene.
Start with a transition to signify the story’s beginning before creating a realistic backdrop.Ask yourself:
- What do I want my associates to feel?
- How can I nurture a sense of adventure, mystery, suspense, joy or invitation?
- Will my associates be able to visualize the scene I have in my mind?
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