How to Write a Great First Line of a Story [3 Top Tips]

Опубликовано: 16 Октябрь 2024
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What do all great opening lines have in common? In this video, Martin speaks with editor Rebecca Heyman (of First Line Frenzy fame) about her 3 rules for starting your story.

CHAPTERS
00:00 A dark and stormy night...
00:35 Cracking the opening
01:24 Tips for writing a great first line
03:38 Breaking down the opening of "Nineteen Eighty-Four"
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