FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Writers generally have to do something to grab the attention of their readers very early in their works, or the book is likely to be put down. A friend who occasionally likes to read mysteries has said that if there is not a dead body in the first 60 pages I quit reading. What is your limit to hold your attention? The first chapter? The first paragraph? How about the first line??
I found a listing of what the compiler calls the 100 Best First Lines of Novels. See if you agree and check it out at : http://www.infoplease.com/ipea/A0934311.html
posted by Mr. Magoo @ 5:01 AM
2 Comments:
First impressions are often the only impression we get to make. Often we are so comfortable with our booksale layout, our brochure, our library, our... that we forget to step back and analyze what a stranger's first impression to it will be.
Good point. I think our group should take a hard look at what our customers first impression would be when they step off the elevator and enter our booksale room.
Thanks!
JIM
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