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  • How to write a great opening line
    Writing Advice

    The Importance of a Great Opening Line

    August 28, 2024 /

    The importance of a great opening line cannot be overlooked, and writing one is a challenge every writer will encounter. As an author, I know how challenging it is to sit down and start writing a book – it’s why I created my step-by-step writing guide. But the opening line is a challenge all on its own. This introductory sentence will set the stage for the entire story that comes after. It will be your first impression on readers and those initial words must inspire them to keep reading. Over the course of my career, I have written 28 opening lines… some good, and some bad. Most were written before…

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