Subscribe On Writing The craft of words Displaying 31 - 31 of 31 article Kaushik Narasimhan April 19, 2016 “First sentences establish a contract with the reader about what is to come.” Camilla Nelson, University of Notre Dame Australia It is a truth universally acknowledged that the first sentence of a novel sets the tone. Our new column, On Writing, explores the wonderful world of opening lines: from Tolstoy to Elmore Leonard. First 1 2 3 4
Kaushik Narasimhan April 19, 2016 “First sentences establish a contract with the reader about what is to come.” Camilla Nelson, University of Notre Dame Australia It is a truth universally acknowledged that the first sentence of a novel sets the tone. Our new column, On Writing, explores the wonderful world of opening lines: from Tolstoy to Elmore Leonard.