I have rewritten my opening paragraph more times than I like to admit. What about you?
When I begin a new project, story or the opening is the hardest part for me. If I can’t get off to the right start then nothing falls into place. And I’ve been struggling with a particular short story for days. I have the premise in my head but until I can find the right launch the thing will not get off the ground. 
That’s why this article by Brian A Klems was especially helpful for me. In it he offered the seven different approaches to writing a killer opening line by writer and WD contributor Jacob M. Appel. I hope the article helps you too. Click on the link to read…
7 Ways to Create a Killer Opening Line For Your Novel by Brian A. Klems
Here’s mine:
I stared at his lips, and listened, his voice as smooth as one of mama’s favorite crazy TV evangelists.
Now your turn!
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Thanks for sharing! Good info. Openings are tough, but these are good ideas to spark the ideas.
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Yeah I can’t tell you how many times I rewrite that first line. Other times one line is all I have and the story is off to the races. Go figure.
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