Hey I'm writing a novel for my first true major writing

You probably wont have a first chapter until sometime towards the end of the book. Start with the second tbqhf

You should start with the Greeks.

"A screaming comes across the sky" is a good way to start

>>7590615
interesting characters and tension. it doesn't need to be the main plot tension but start with something at least.

>>7590615
DFW was a big supporter of Manson huh

Something that
>gets people interested
>introduces the main ideas and themes, but not necessarily the main plot, characters or even setting
>establishes style/tone