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Start a New Story

Set the premise and write the opening chapter. The community will help you build from here.

Story Details

This is the first thing readers see. Make it intriguing!

Comma-separated. Helps readers find your story.

Visibility

Choose who can see and contribute to your story.

Contribution Mode

Choose how contributors will add to your story. This affects contribution length and pacing.

Opening Chapter

0 words Tip: End on a hook to encourage contributions
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Tips for Starting a Story

  • • Start with a strong hook that draws readers in immediately
  • • Establish the setting and main character(s) clearly
  • • Create tension or mystery that invites continuation
  • • End your chapter at a moment that begs for more
  • • Be open to where the community might take your story
  • • Paragraph mode is great for daily engagement with quick updates
  • • Chapter mode allows for deeper, more crafted narratives