We did not have the opportunity to skim a bit more in the first paragraph or two if we were *somewhat* hooked by that first line.
Well, but then I'd have to come up with even *more* of the story behind each opener. :) Moreover, it'd take more time for my polling audience to fill out, and I'd probably get fewer responses, methinks.
One famous opening sequence that grabbed me: "As I left Kenya Beanstalk capsule he was right on my heels. He followed me through the door leading to Customs, Health, and Immigration. As the door contracted behind him I killed him." --- "Friday" by Robert Heinlein
I can see how that one would get your attention. :)
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Date: 2003-10-16 06:32 pm (UTC)We did not have the opportunity to skim a bit more in the first paragraph or two if we were *somewhat* hooked by that first line.
Well, but then I'd have to come up with even *more* of the story behind each opener. :) Moreover, it'd take more time for my polling audience to fill out, and I'd probably get fewer responses, methinks.
One famous opening sequence that grabbed me:
"As I left Kenya Beanstalk capsule he was right on my heels. He followed me through the door leading to Customs, Health, and Immigration. As the door contracted behind him I killed him." --- "Friday" by Robert Heinlein
I can see how that one would get your attention. :)