Beautiful opening lines arrest the attention, arouse the curiosity, and set the mood for the narrative. Sometimes they also seem to be one sentence summaries of the story. Here are some of the most beautiful opening lines I have come across in books. Mother died today. -- Albert Camus, The Stranger Many years later, as … Continue reading 10 Beautiful Opening Lines
I don’t always know what I want to write, but as I write, I discover meaning on the page - stories and ideas. And these shape my beliefs and convictions. I do not write what I believe and think, but believe and think what I write. When writing non-fiction, you usually know what you want … Continue reading Writing Is Enlightenment
Being a writer, or trying to be one, can be frustrating at times. Usually it’s because of the writing itself – either it’s not good enough or simply not the way you’d like it to be. At other times it’s the editors or the publishers that give you trouble. Sometimes it’s the low pay. From … Continue reading The Perks of Being a Writer
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