Thread: I love first lines almost as much as titles
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Old 01-23-2013, 11:09 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by John Carroll View Post
I'll be honest. First lines are not my strength. I keep trying to come up with something magical, but it always sounds lame. I believe truly great first lines are a combination of inspiration and luck.
As much as I love them, I also don't believe there are 'perfect' opening lines, many great novels open with pedestrian lines.
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