A Writer's Block: Robb Grindstaff

A Writer's Block: Robb Grindstaff

Chapter 1: A firm foundation

Establish setting, 1 of 3

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Robb Grindstaff
Sep 15, 2025
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Introduction

For the next three weeks here at A Writer’s Block, we’re going to focus on creating a firm foundation for your opening scene on page one—in your opening paragraphs.

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As we progress into the following sections of Chapter One Blunders, a planned ten-part series, we’ll also progress into the rest of your opening ch…

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