The second half of this discussion uses first lines and openings from different books to demonstrate the myriad ways of entering your story.

Tracey proves her love of horror, Anne proves that she is pretty random, and Jess makes a bid to usurp hosting powers.

QUOTE: “If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.” – Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

LINKS:

Harlan Coben – Don’t Let Go

Stephen King – It and The Stand

Paul Coelho – The Witch of Portobello

Franny Billingsley – The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Chime

Sarah J. Maas – Throne of Glass

Kim Harrison – The Outlaw Demon Wails

Tracey Shearer – Entwine and Raven

CREDITS: This episode of Your Writing Does Not Suck was recorded by the individual participants and edited by Anne M. Belen.