In one of my favorite Stephen King interviews, for The Atlantic,
he talks at length about the vital importance of a good opening line.
“There are all sorts of theories,” he says, “it’s a tricky thing.” “But
there’s one thing” he’s sure about: “An opening line should invite the
reader to begin the story. It should say: Listen. Come in here. You want
to know about this.” King’s discussion of opening lines is compelling
because of his dual focus as an avid reader and a prodigious writer of
fiction—he doesn’t lose sight of either perspective: to continue http://www.openculture.com/2014/03/stephen-kings-top-20-rules-for-writers.html
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