The opening paragraph of a book is the author's first chance to grab the editor's attention, hopefully leading to grabbing the reader's attention. Readers are usually discerning. They take only a few ...
A short story is like a chess game: The opening is a huge part of whether you win or lose. The first sentence of a short story doesn’t just “hook” readers, it also sets the tone and launches the plot.
A short story is like a chess game: The opening is a huge part of whether you win or lose. The first sentence of a short story doesn’t just “hook” readers, it also sets the tone and launches the plot.