I looked at the first paragraphs of more than 1,000 novels to make this list. The first paragraphs below are the ones that shocked, surprised, and delighted me. The paragraphs that made me want to read the rest of the book, the paragraphs so memorable that I would dream about them. Writers, learn from these first paragraphs. […]
Wondering how to start a novel? Well, avoid these 25 mistakes and you’ll be well on your way. This list was made in honor of NaNoWriMo, which started yesterday, and I post it as a tribute to all those souls trying to knock out 50,000 words in a mere 30 days. Good luck to all of […]
Do you want to be the next JK Rowling and write a smashingly good fantasy novel that will earn almost as many good reviews as it does money? Or maybe you want to tap into the creative half of your brain and let off some steam before smoke starts spouting from both ears? My motivation for writing […]
