Sometimes it’s hard to know how to start a story, and that’s why I pulled together these opening scene examples. I’m going to talk a little more about first scenes than first lines, though I’ll mention some first lines, too. These are only some of the many good ways to start a novel. I know it can be hard to figure
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I am trying to promote HKATM, cleaning up the draft for the sequel a bit before I turn it in (Mr. Donovan gave me some notes—it’s good to be married to an editor), and doing my weekly editing work for clients. I got an article turned in yesterday for Writer’s Digest. Days blur into one another and sometimes I don’t get out of my pajamas.
•both are really sweet
Getting a book into development for a Hallmark Channel movie is an author dream come true!
I wasn't sure which Bingley (or which Pride and Prejudice production) people liked most!
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Is it getting colder where you are? Do you love chilly weather? I even love the winter! (Somebody’s got to do it!) It’s chilly in the house this morning and I am perking up 😊