Opening lines for a book

Opening lines define our stories in so many ways, setting the stage for everything to come. Yet, they don’t have to be as confounding as they seem—all it takes is knowing the traits of a strong opening, and then applying those to your own novel!

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." We all know famous lines like these, but can you identify the classic novels they come from? The post Can You Identify These 15 Opening Lines from 15 Famous Authors? appeared first on Reader's Digest.

The first lines of a book often set the stage for the reading experience. While there are many books which are worth the effort of plowing on even when the start is a bit slow and unattractive, there are others which have beckoned me with opening lines so artful that I could not help devouring…

Lines from some books

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…

How to create great opening lines for your novels.

Joan Didion — ‘We tell ourselves stories in order to live. The princess is caged in the consulate. The man with the candy will lead the children into the...

Engage immediately. Good advice!