Opening line ideas writing

How to create great opening lines for your novels.

Opening lines get a lot of attention, but what about closing lines? It's wonderful when a writer finds a deeply satisfying note on which to leave their readers. Here's my list of the best closing lines in literature...

Coming of age stories are one of the central themes in all of literature. But what IS a coming of age story really? And how do you write one?

The first sentence of your story is the most important you will write. It will determine whether the reader (or publisher) decides to keep reading or toss your book aside. Think of it this way: when you meet someone new you decide from your first impression whether or not you like the person and are […]

The opening line of a book are like the curtains swooping up, revealing the stage as the author ushers you into the story and also another world. An opening line forms the first impression. It is the opening line that grabs your attention and hooks you into the story! There are some amazing opening lines that fill the reader in you with curiosity and intrigue to find out more. Here are 23 opening lines of books that will make you want to read them now…

Everyone knows the best way to start a novel or a story is with a killer opening line. You need something that hooks the reader and immediately sets whatever mood you’re trying to set. It should be your best sentence. In fact, what follows doesn’t really matter that much because you’ve done such a good … Continue reading How to write a great opening line that will make your readers salivate