Writer's Block: Awesome Openers

[tvcatbarn]

Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov had, simply, the best first chapter I have ever seen in my life. It's precise, eloquent, and beautiful. Made me want to write. Other books have inspired me to write, but Lolita was the first book to ever light that proverbial and metaphorical flame within that made me want it--want it like love, like friendship, like

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[snugsbunny]

Wow. That is very powerful. I openly admit I have never read the book, or even watched the film. I think it was done with Jermey Irons if I rememebr correctly.

I love the way her name is described, three steps down the palate, and to tap the teeth on the third.

I can see why you would find this very inspiring, and this sort of opening only makes you want to be able to capture that same kind of atmosphere.

Take care honey XD

[tvcatbarn]

...THERE WAS A FILM! O_O I feel...so n00b-ish for not knowing that. THANK YOU. And JEREMY IRONS?! That just made EVERYTHING better. Thankies. :]

Yes, that part was brilliant. I had to do it about fifty times as he described it. XD

Take care yourself, too. And with your job! How's it going? :D