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“When I start writing the first sentence…” Anna Mocikat QUOTES FOR WRITERS

Since I used to be a screenwriter before I started publishing novels, I’m an enthusiastic plotter. When I start writing the first sentence of a novel, I know exactly how it will end.
Anna Mocikat

5 comments on ““When I start writing the first sentence…” Anna Mocikat QUOTES FOR WRITERS”

  1. beth
    February 2, 2020

    begin at the beginning. great post, bridget

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  2. Rae Reads
    February 2, 2020

    Interesting quote. Do all writers feel like this?

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    • Umi Sinha
      February 24, 2021

      No. And I’m currently reading George Saunders ‘A Swim in the Pond in Rain” which is the best book on writing I’ve ever read (and I’ve used many of them in my teaching) and what he says resonates with my own experience on every level. Structure comes late in the day for me. I like to discover the story as I’m writing.

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      • Rae Longest
        February 27, 2021

        TY, I’ve heard about the Saunders book; now, with your recommendation, I’ll order it.

      • bridget whelan
        February 28, 2021

        I love Saunders’ writing so anything he has to say on the subject must be worth reading

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