tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post1678515038295393106..comments2023-05-30T04:55:18.889-05:00Comments on A Writer's Blog: OpeningsScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905515473737579937noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-159532705519601672009-10-20T13:47:19.104-05:002009-10-20T13:47:19.104-05:00It's exciting to read the evolution of your op...It's exciting to read the evolution of your openings (and yes, the tone really came through boldly in the last one.) I have found that practice definitely makes perfect (well, better, at least) with each subsequent re-write of an opening. I did my own over 3x last week, and will probably have to rework it again at some point ...Cammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861378825187133888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-19466740660093274622009-10-20T13:08:26.312-05:002009-10-20T13:08:26.312-05:00The first page is the deal maker or breaker for me...The first page is the deal maker or breaker for me. Attractive cover, interesting hook, and then once I open the book, it has to wow me. I do get impatient; I'm afraid I only give unknown authors a minute before I decide whether I will buy their books or not. Well-recommended books and authors whose other works I love are exempt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-62471876038353492252009-10-19T11:05:02.843-05:002009-10-19T11:05:02.843-05:00I do change my opening a lot. That's the most ...I do change my opening a lot. That's the most revised section in my last book, by far. But, I realize I have to stop put pressure on the opening. For me, it paralyzes me. Even though it may not be the best solution, I have to tell myself that the opening isn't that crucial. That's a survival mechanism more than anything. <br /><br />I was excited to read your excerpts! It's really fun to get a better sense of your voice.Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-42962258481155973232009-10-19T08:36:24.806-05:002009-10-19T08:36:24.806-05:00My very first novel that I wrote, I changed the be...My very first novel that I wrote, I changed the beginning on several several times. Other novels, I tweak them some, but I think unless I truly LOVE my opening, I'm always open to change as long as it maintains the feeling I was going for. In a whole, I like to make my openings dramatic, to catch attention, and maybe leave a little mystery so the reader will continue.SJDuvallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10598176076288051750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-12336295025621203362009-10-19T07:49:01.762-05:002009-10-19T07:49:01.762-05:00I put lots of thought into my opening paragraphs. ...I put lots of thought into my opening paragraphs. They are probably my favorite part to write.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283503033516504436noreply@blogger.com