How Do I Write the Beginning?

What makes a good beginning when writing a novel? How do you unearth the beginning, knowing how important it is to hook the reader and pack a punch?

Trigger warnings: Domestic abuse 12:26 - 14:14. Sexual violence 22:07 - 23:09.

Full show notes (including things mentioned on the show) can be found at askyoureditor.com/how-to-write-beginning