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message 1: by A.J. (new)

A.J. Waines (ajwaines) How do Writers create Openings that grab you by the throat?

Latest blog post at:http://awaines.blogspot.com/2014/08/o...
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From A J Waines: author of Girl on a Train and The Evil Beneath
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Girl on a Train by A.J. Waines The Evil Beneath by A.J. Waines
Both reached No 1 in 'Murder' and 'Psychological Thrillers' in UK Kindle charts.


message 2: by William (new)

William Davis | 132 comments Creating a compelling opening usually takes hard work and re-writing and re-writing and rewriting. This is something I learned from long-time editor and publisher Sol Stein.


message 3: by Skye (new)

Skye | 2105 comments yes, indeed, but that is what we do when we want something to reach and touch others.


message 4: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Marx | 36 comments The first 10 pages need to grip you in a thriller. LovedDeath Never Sleeps


message 5: by A.J. (new)

A.J. Waines (ajwaines) Thanks for the comments, guys :)


message 6: by Skye (new)

Skye | 2105 comments I would love to read, but I don't read e-books...sob


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