on Anne R. Allen:
No matter what genre you write, your first sentence is a seduction.
It can be in the form of an invitation. A declaration. A tease. A promise. A jolt. A shock.
You must be shameless and your first sentence must be irresistible.
It must induce curiosity and promise the answer to an urgent question.
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First great sentences…22 inspiring examples by Ruth Harris
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3 greatest are from Moby Dick, Old Man and Sea and Tale of 2 Cities. Oh, and that “In the beginning…” one is pretty famous too.
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The only thing I struggle with as much as the “blurb” is that first sentence. It’s agonizing!
Chris, I couldn’t resist making a video trailer for our joint effort. I hope you enjoy it. Hugs.
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WOW – I look forward to seeing that, Teagan 🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗
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