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So today it begins: the starter pistol has been fired to return samples of Mars this decade. What a time to be alive! 
We’ve been waiting a long time: the first proposal to do this envisaged it in 1984, and I recently found this story I did in 1996 (and have no memory of it – that’s old age for you) graphicnews.com/en/pages/05586…
In that sense, journalism is the first draft of history. And today, is a day for some intriguing history and some belting journalism from the reporters who are covering all the excitement in Pasadena!
Part 3 of this series on writing #microfiction emerges from the misty woods at first light. It yawns, stretches, then lopes off into the wilds of the internet, wary, but expectant.
How to Write Microfiction #3: (Don't) Begin at the beginning
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How to Write Microfiction #3: (Don't) Begin at the beginning
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#nononovember #thewritestuff
Microfiction occupies ground somewhere between short story and anecdote. You’re taking your reader on a journey through a world you create, but it’s also vital to hook their emotions and leave them saying “wow” or “hrm.” No one likes a story that dribbles away at the end.
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Since wordcount is limited, though, you’ve got to be clever with how you cast your line.
A great tactic is starting in media res. Beginning in the middle (or end) means the details given as the story progresses illuminate context, character & conflict without exposition.
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A great tactic is starting in media res. Beginning in the middle (or end) means the details given as the story progresses illuminate context, character & conflict without exposition.
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