Writing the Opening Line
by Stephen King
(Writing Quote)
There are all sorts of theories and ideas about what constitutes a good opening line. It’s tricky thing, and tough to talk about because I don’t think conceptually while I work on a first draft — I just write. To get scientific about it is a little like trying to catch moonbeams in a jar. But there’s one thing I’m sure about. An opening line should invite the reader to begin the story. It should say: Listen. Come in here. You want to know about this.
--Stephen King
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About the Author
Stephen Edwin King
(born September 21, 1947) is an American author of horror, supernatural
fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels.
Described as the "King of Horror", a play on his surname and a reference
to his high standing in pop culture, his books have sold more than 350
million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television
series, miniseries, and comic books. King has published 64 novels,
including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, and five non-fiction
books. He has also written approximately 200 short stories, most of
which have been published in book collections. Wikipedia Stephen King Books at Amazon
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