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-- The opening should indicate the arc.
-- Name the main character early.
-- Characterize the main character early.
-- Indicate the geographical setting early.
-- Indicate the social setting early.
For more details go to Writing the opening - writing the opening paragraph
-- introduce characters on stage one at a time.
-- remember the human mind is designed to forget rather than to remember. Make a habit of reintroducing your characters.
-- be economical with descriptions.
-- the characters should get described as the plot rolls along. The plot should not come to a crunching halt while the characters are described.
For more details go to introducing and reintroducing characters.
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