Best opening lines in books

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…

Opening lines get a lot of attention, but what about closing lines? Here's my list of the best closing lines in literature...

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Know the opening (first & second) lines of popular books and learn the art of starting your story with a bang that will grab your reader's attention.

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

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...

How to create great opening lines for your novels.

Illustrated with the top 100 opening lines of novels, learn ten ways to effectively open your novel or story. Start your own novel with confidence. | Fiction Notes by Darcy Pattison