Love the idea of "going more slowly," in life and literature! I think it's a writer's voice that captivates me or not in the first chapter of a book, not necessarily what happens. Whatever makes the character come alive in those pages is what makes me keep reading.
I agree with all of this. When I was writing my last book it opened slow like yours, but I couldn't get any traction with it. I ended up adding a more exciting scene to open the book and then moved the the quieter stuff. I like the idea of getting to know the characters before we blow up their world. Thanks for posting this!
This totally resonates with me as a writer. Stop the world, I want to get off.
Yessss!!!
Love the idea of "going more slowly," in life and literature! I think it's a writer's voice that captivates me or not in the first chapter of a book, not necessarily what happens. Whatever makes the character come alive in those pages is what makes me keep reading.
I agree that’s how it works for me too. I think I needed a reminder slow isn’t necessarily bad!
This was an interesting grouping of thoughts. As for me. I think I write what I want to read and am alsways surprised when others buy the books.
Yes agree Janet you have always been your own leader and I love that about you!!!
I agree with all of this. When I was writing my last book it opened slow like yours, but I couldn't get any traction with it. I ended up adding a more exciting scene to open the book and then moved the the quieter stuff. I like the idea of getting to know the characters before we blow up their world. Thanks for posting this!