Sorry for being slow to this one, Terry. I knew it was going to be a deeper dive, so I wanted to find a proper moment for it and there wasn't much time over the weekend.
Most fascinating. I hadn't ever considered the openings to non-fiction, but this was a really good selection and breakdown. "an ambulatory encyclopedia" -- I would have no choice but to continue reading!!
I'm saving, printing, laminating and sleeping with this article under my pillow in perpetuity, Terry!
When I got over my 'oh blimey, I'm doing this all wrong!' shock, I took the time to reread everything you've written here, and you've given me such excellent pointers towards what I feel I will now be a more structured approach to how I tackle my beginnings in particular.
These are great examples you’ve put together. Like the Man U one. Just shows how it’s it’s good to make it original and channel chutzpah. I often change my beginning after I write.
Sorry for being slow to this one, Terry. I knew it was going to be a deeper dive, so I wanted to find a proper moment for it and there wasn't much time over the weekend.
Most fascinating. I hadn't ever considered the openings to non-fiction, but this was a really good selection and breakdown. "an ambulatory encyclopedia" -- I would have no choice but to continue reading!!
I'm saving, printing, laminating and sleeping with this article under my pillow in perpetuity, Terry!
When I got over my 'oh blimey, I'm doing this all wrong!' shock, I took the time to reread everything you've written here, and you've given me such excellent pointers towards what I feel I will now be a more structured approach to how I tackle my beginnings in particular.
So grateful. Thank you.
And 'hot flesh'? Well, it got my attention! 🤣
These are great examples you’ve put together. Like the Man U one. Just shows how it’s it’s good to make it original and channel chutzpah. I often change my beginning after I write.
Now I'm scared to begin this comment!
Great post.