tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622477097361465.post9181513607282727370..comments2024-03-10T00:27:43.883-08:00Comments on <center>Aimee L. Salter</center>: Opening Page MUST HAVE(S)AimeeLSalterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17763596557256341788noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622477097361465.post-51297661384026472392016-10-19T04:53:57.960-07:002016-10-19T04:53:57.960-07:00so niceso niceRick Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16511651687550435222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622477097361465.post-14442979644978008362012-09-16T23:46:35.270-07:002012-09-16T23:46:35.270-07:00For me, the 'who' is critical in terms of ...For me, the 'who' is critical in terms of establishing voice. If a narrative voice really hooks me, I'll wait for the other 'w's - not forever, but longer than I would otherwise. :-) Cally Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313803959936813426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622477097361465.post-89228448802394727762012-09-15T02:31:13.114-07:002012-09-15T02:31:13.114-07:00Good advice. As you say 'hook your reader...Good advice. As you say 'hook your reader' and do it in the first sentence. A grey start sometimes means a grey book not a great one.<br />www.phyllisburton.comPhyllis Burtonhttp://www.phyllisburton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622477097361465.post-14258042907849886012012-09-14T21:52:39.275-07:002012-09-14T21:52:39.275-07:00I totally know what you mean! :)I totally know what you mean! :)AimeeLSalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763596557256341788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622477097361465.post-36308770010471388612012-09-14T21:51:55.381-07:002012-09-14T21:51:55.381-07:00Great point about the flow. I know what you mean -...Great point about the flow. I know what you mean - one of those "know it when you see it" things. And I agree, the mad-dash at the beginning gets old quick.AimeeLSalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763596557256341788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622477097361465.post-47185866047538096792012-09-14T06:10:11.056-07:002012-09-14T06:10:11.056-07:00Thanks for the tips! Although, I think I sometimes...Thanks for the tips! Although, I think I sometimes struggle with adding in too much of the 5 W's if that's possible.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146136846875431598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622477097361465.post-1801067994306594972012-09-14T05:07:12.759-07:002012-09-14T05:07:12.759-07:00It isn't easy to articulate, but, to me the fi...It isn't easy to articulate, but, to me the first two pages have to have flow. I want to feel the rythym of the prose, instead of a mad dash to set up this amazing story line. <br /><br />This is a GREAT list, and a good guide for writers. Thank you for sharing. ShaunaKelleyWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654367734305011629noreply@blogger.com