Arts
The second half of this discussion uses first lines and openings from different books to demonstrate the myriad ways of entering your story. Tracey proves her love of horror, Anne proves that she is pretty random, and Jess makes a bid to usurp hosting powers. QUOTE: “If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.” – Ellen Johnson Sirleaf LINKS: Harlan Coben – Don’t Let Go Stephen King – It and The Stand Paul Coelho – The Witch of Portobello Franny Billingsley – The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Chime Sarah J. Maas – Throne of Glass Kim Harrison – The Outlaw Demon Wails Tracey Shearer – Entwine and Raven CREDITS: This episode of Your Writing Does Not Suck was recorded by the individual participants and edited by Anne M. Belen.