I'm interrupting my progress through Alex Brennerman's spy novel (which by the way is completely engaging) to read a draft of my writing buddy's National Novel Writing Month submission. The title of the work by Beverly Miller, who completed the 50K contest with over a week to spare is For the Imagination. So, with no further ado, I present her first line.
"It is sometimes said that imagination is often more terrifying than the truth."
For the Imagination - Beverly Miller
Not bad, but I think it would have benefited from a bit more. The next few lines help.
"It is sometimes said that imagination is often more terrifying than the truth. We are often more scared by what isn't seen - by what we think is there, than what is actually there. But what happwens when the imagination meets reality? What do we find out about others when we see their dreams and fears? What do we find out about ourselves when imaginations come to life?"
Not bad. I like the voice she has already developed. I look forward to the other 49,736 words.
1 comment:
I'm pretty good at beginnings and alright at endings. It's the middle that is often the problem.
B
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