What is the best way to start a short story?
5 Ways to Start a Short Story
- Hook readers with excitement.
- Introduce the lead character.
- Start with dialogue.
- Use memories.
- Begin with a mystery.
What is the beginning of a fictional story called?
Exposition is an introduction to the characters, time, and the problem. At the point where exposition moves into rising action a problem, sometimes called an inciting incident, occurs for the main character to handle or solve. This creates the beginning of the story.