Opening Line to a famous novel.
There was no possibility of taking a walk that day.
Name the novel and author.
This is a good example of how to raise a question in the reader's mind. The opening paragraph should always raise questions in the reader's mind. And do the following three C's
capture
captivate
convince
And while I'm on C's there are 5 C'c of a good story
Character, Conflict, Choice, Change, and Compassion. I would also add Surprise.
Sundays are always the same, the family gathers, I cook a big meal, we watch TV. I go to bed early and read. By five I need some time alone. Life is dull on Sunday. I didn't sleep last night, so I have dragged all day. Tomorrow I start Chapter 4. I'm skipping Chapter 3, as I was hacking with no inspiration.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Day Seven and My Day Off
Posted by Mary Church
Labels: Day Seven 3000 words
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I am not going to cheat. I know that line. Give me a day to think. I want to remember it on my own. I know it. I do.---but my brain is mush right now. And I got a sore throat.
Still braindead, but I am looking. Laughing. Not online though. I am trying to think....
You must be braindead, you've watched this story a million times.
I know, it's Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. But I wanted to do it all on my own, so I've been thinking. Am I right? I am not cheating this time.
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