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How to Write the First Line in Fiction

Then you should write a first line and see where it takes you. :)

JoHarrington, Jun 10, 2012

Tree Face Decorations for Your Outdoor Garden Spaces

Too cute. I'll take one each.

Holistic_Health, Jun 10, 2012

How to Write the First Line in Fiction

Wish writing was this simple for me, the longest I did (fictional) was like two thousand words and that was like the most I could do (then again, it was a school essay question and we weren't really required to write beyond ~500)

Lucas, Jun 10, 2012

Three Things Tabatha Coffey Can Teach You About Making Money Online

Darn! You mean I have to work at it? lol Great article and so true. I'm writing an article right now that's kind of along the same line.

BrendaReeves, Jun 10, 2012

How to Write the First Line in Fiction

Nice one. I'll look out for it. :)

JoHarrington, Jun 10, 2012

How to Write the First Line in Fiction

Thanks :) I'll say hi on the welcoming forum when my first one is published.

lobobrandon, Jun 10, 2012

How to Write the First Line in Fiction

Good luck with your exams! And I look forward to reading your first article here.

JoHarrington, Jun 10, 2012

How to Write the First Line in Fiction

Surely :) Will be publishing my first article here sometime soon as my exams get over tomorrow. It's half way done already.

lobobrandon, Jun 10, 2012

How to Write the First Line in Fiction

You're welcome and good luck! Maybe there are some Wizzley articles in what you discover about writing along the way. :)

JoHarrington, Jun 10, 2012

How to Write the First Line in Fiction

Thanks for the insight, it could be the same in my case too. Can never say unless I give it a try.

lobobrandon, Jun 10, 2012

How to Write the First Line in Fiction

It might just be me, but it takes writing the novel to actually develop the characters and story-lines. They come to live shortly after the last line. That's the cue to go back to the beginning (if you're looking to publish) and tweak it.

If you're having fun writing it, then that will translate to your readers.

Mind you, this is just the way that I do it. It might not be the same for everyone!

JoHarrington, Jun 10, 2012

Shiseido Skin Care

I've never heard of Shiseido Skin Care before this. It was fascinating to read about the history of this company!

kajohu, Jun 10, 2012

How to Write the First Line in Fiction

Ya good point, if at all I want to publish it one day I can go through it and hopefully that day I'd be a better writer too. Never thought of it that way :)

lobobrandon, Jun 10, 2012

How to Write the First Line in Fiction

How annoying (re Kindle etc). :(

Ah, we're two of the same here then. In that case, I recommend not spending weeks over the first page. Just charge on and write! Unless, of course, you're the type who enjoys getting it absolutely perfect.

JoHarrington, Jun 10, 2012

How to Write the First Line in Fiction

Completely enjoyment :) I'm writing from I don't know - I can't remember.

Anyway I'm not going to be publishing my book even when it's completed at least not for a few years as it's a real pain doing so here in India. If I do publish it on Kindle and smashwords or just about anywhere else, I'll need to get some documents and stuff.

lobobrandon, Jun 10, 2012

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