Story Starter Steps Checklist
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Story Starter Steps Checklist
A message in the tide
Mereana was meant to be collecting shells, not chasing a silver tin across the beach. But the tin kept rolling towards the waves, and something inside it rattled. She snatched it just before the next surge swept over her shoes. Scratched into the lid were three words: FIND THE LIGHTHOUSE.
- A. “Duck!” Mere shouted as the tin flew past his ear.
- B. The beach was empty except for a trail of glowing footprints.
- C. Wind tugged at Mere’s jacket while the tide crept closer.
- D. Mere sprinted after the tin before it reached the water.
- Mystery
- Dialogue
- Setting description
- Action
□ My opening introduces a character.
□ The reader can work out where or when the story begins.
□ I included a vivid detail, action or line of dialogue.
□ I hinted at a problem or mystery without explaining everything.
□ I reread my opening and checked that the sentences make sense.
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