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How to Open a Novel: The Will of the Many, Dark Souls, Sekiro, and Chainsaw Man

I’m working on a new novel project called Ronin Trash, and during the writing process I’ve been reading a lot. I’ve also been thinking about how to pace and plot the novel, considering everything I’ve learned recently. And of course, I’m toiling away on the first few chapters. You really have to nail those, or else all the work you do on the other 100,0…