LOVE
The writing advice in this post, particularly #1 & #5!!
HATE
Floating voices.
When a manuscript opens with dialogue, I have no idea how to frame it. I know absolutely nothing about the characters, the plot, the backstory; it's just a floating voice.
Don't think that opening with a really catchy dialogue line is a great way to snag in the reader - it's more disorienting than catchy!
Great advice and good explanation regarding "floating voices".
ReplyDeleteAnd here I thought opening with dialog was a good way. Next time I'll begin with a who and what to make the words clearer.
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