An argument can be made that the beginning of any story is the most important. It is the first part your readers will encounter and it is what potential agents and publishers will read in order to determine if your project is right for them. But do you know how to start a story? What’s

Stories create empathy. Stories bring hope. Stories change history. Yes, even yours—especially when you know how to show empathy in writing. While there are many serious examples of stories affecting human rights and other causes, I’m going to start my point with something simpler. The Little Red Lighthouse Not far from where I live is a little