MatthewCEarls
Dreamer
Looking through several books on my shelves, including non-fantasy novels, not many of the first lines struck me as capturing. I'm in the camp that first lines should do several things: identify the main character, possibly introduce part of the conflict, and maybe set up some type of theme or symbolism. What are some of your favorite lines and do you think they serve a bigger purpose in your novel than the rest of it?
Also, relating to my first lines, I want to say something along the lines of "He could see a million miles..." But miles doesn't work in the fantasy setting. What else could I use there?
Also, relating to my first lines, I want to say something along the lines of "He could see a million miles..." But miles doesn't work in the fantasy setting. What else could I use there?