Wright's Writing Corner -- Open Active

Latest from an ongoing series of writing tips from L. Jagi Lamplighter:

http://arhyalon.livejournal.com/117379.html

In which is discussed the technique called in medias res of opening a story or scene in the midst of the action.

“I cut hard to the right, avoiding an oncoming truck. We had risen early this morning so we could wash the car before setting out. At the time, it had not occurred to us that they might find us during the trip, so we had not brought our weapons. If they caught us, all...