Tonight! The 90-Minute Guide to Writing a Perfect First Line

Learn how to craft opening words that will stay with readers forever.

Every writer spends an inordinate amount of time on opening lines. To be honest, if we didn’t have deadlines, we’d probably keep rewriting those first lines forever. Fortunately, there are concrete strategies to help you brainstorm dynamite opening lines that will grab readers right away and make your story stand out. In tonight’s virtual Narratively Academy seminar, Lorraine Allen — a journalist, op-ed writer and essayist for The New York Times, National Geographic and many other publications — will share tips and secrets on how to craft opening words that no one will ever forget. There are just 3 seats left. You can learn more about the seminar and sign up right here.

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