Plots, settings, and even characters fade from our memory in time, but endings can remain with us forever, if they are unforgettable... (In no particular order.) 1. Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better … Continue reading 10 Powerful Closing Lines
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
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