Please include a specific sentence
2006-12-18 02:38:26 · 9 answers · asked by love_cool_buddy 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
it depends on the topic at hand
clasic starts include hooks, setteing description and emotions.
I usually start with a quote.
2006-12-18 06:15:07 · answer #1 · answered by nikesh_kapadia1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As one involved in the passion for more than 50 years I suggest do not begin, "It was a Dark and Stormy night" smiles, but thanks to the answerer who stated the most obvious.
I like to think of "the beginning" as the HOOK. You as the author have to bait it such a way, as to get as many "Bites" as you can. Many times a book/story is judged in the jacket fold over, sadly.
Also, sadly, but with no offense, your Q, asking for examples suggests you haven't found the right bait yet, or the proper size hook.
Another thing I offer:
Writing, story telling, recounting history, fact, creating fictional works, is far deeper than just "Work" or a single introduction. In all my experiences, I've often not started at any "beginning" but as I craft through my muse, and preconceived notions, a beginning may come.
Depending on any piece you wish to create, part of the hook and bait process is an introduction that any prospective reader can relate to, get involved in, enjoy for whatever reasons, and in the "End" someday pick up the book again, and enjoy it still.
I've never been "Blocked" in the strict sense, but I do allow my senses to flow, set it aside, and allow for some complete "picture" to become more clear.
I'll assume you are a novice, but with respect, I'll allow that you have "ideas." Without knowing at all, your rationale, I suggest above all else, "Don't force it, if it doesn't Fit."
Steven Wolf
2006-12-18 11:03:27 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may want to borrow a leaf from Charles Dickens'. Start with the setting, or one loaded word that says more than meets the eye . . . . "London." Dissertations upon dissertations have been written and Diplomas awarded on account of only that one lexicon that opens the voluminous classic, Bleak House.
2006-12-18 10:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by ari-pup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Love Cool...,
ah, but I cannot. You see, I do not have the end in mind. You need to begin with the end in mind. Think about where you are when you start (in the book), and where you have to be in the end. Your first sentence should be the first step in that journey.
try: We are all going somewhere, unknown to us now.
2006-12-18 10:49:26 · answer #4 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The premier software for making books, mags etc is Adobe InDesign CS2 (soon to be CS3). It is getting to be the industry standard.
From there you take your completed CD to a full service printer for quotes and advice.
2006-12-18 10:45:07 · answer #5 · answered by beauxPatrick 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Very simple my freind, start writing about your life. Every person has unique life and should be told to the other.
2006-12-18 10:48:15 · answer #6 · answered by vendetta742001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to have a story to tell. And a great hook to start it with. No one can give you the first sentance...you have to find your own voice.
2006-12-18 10:46:59 · answer #7 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"It was a dark and stormy night".
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha...........at last I've been the first person to write this as a response to this weekly question.
Hurrah and 2 points for me !
2006-12-18 10:41:55 · answer #8 · answered by the_lipsiot 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Always write about what you know.
2006-12-18 10:54:48 · answer #9 · answered by Gail M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋