Ok so here is my problem: I want to start from the beginning. I don't want to skip around writing different pieces of my story. If I start writing the scenario's that go on during the story I start getting confused and start changing things until it is no longer my original plot. I've realize that that is part of writing. But because of that I don't continue with that story and move on.
So what I'm asking is if anyone has any advice on how to create an interesting beginning that'll capture readers.

Thank You before hand.
- Kino

My best advice is just to pick up your favorite books and read through the first chapters. What makes them intriguing? What did the author do to make you want to keep going?
Just start pulling books off of your shelves and looking at how different authors accomplished this. You don't want to copy their style, of course, but it give you something to aim towards. At least it can help you develop a vision of how you want the first few chapters to progress.

I try starting with some sort of action, even if it's just the character waking up. You also may want to make a plot outline, so you don't get confused.

Thank you Knerd and fairywaif.
I'll do that.

fairywaif about the outline, it's kind of a stupid question, how should I format it?

Well, I'd make a timeline of important events, or even minor events you want to include. Or even a list. If you don't know the order quite you can just write them all down in a block. Then you can write each event as it comes.

I see... thank you very much!

You're welcome!

A timeline can be invaluable to keep you on track--it's easy to start writing and then realize you have no idea how you're going to get to the next plot point.

I like to start with a character talking or a line from the narrator (if it's first person). One of my favourite opening lines is from The Unexpected Dragon which says simply, "My mother was the village whore and I loved her very much." It introduces you to the protagonist and also gets you in a position to start building your world to set up your reader for the action that will come later.

thank you for the advice.

Meh, I have a similar problem.

I have the hardest time with beginnings.
In fact, I almost always have my ending way before the beginning.


And if you're changing ideas, then let it go.
If you're willing to change an idea that you already liked, then it's probably for the best.
I've become extremely satisfied with my recent work by doing that.

ok thanks.