tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post654125300614232555..comments2024-03-27T03:25:59.119-04:00Comments on Robyn Campbell: Robyn Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-29627166909332830162010-07-01T07:30:37.593-04:002010-07-01T07:30:37.593-04:00How about "Maman died today. Or was it yeste...How about "Maman died today. Or was it yesterday? I don't remember." Now, that's a compelling beginning.Dr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-25445957322177404582010-06-30T08:43:41.800-04:002010-06-30T08:43:41.800-04:00My current beginning I'm pretty sure is going ...My current beginning I'm pretty sure is going to change. I've known it since I wrote it so I'm good with that!PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-86523587164966916702010-06-26T21:58:50.307-04:002010-06-26T21:58:50.307-04:00A great opening line will get me every time. I ac...A great opening line will get me every time. I actually would extend that to a great opening paragraph or two. I'm a big Dostoyevsky fan. The opening paragraphs of "Crime and Punishment" blew me away the first time I read it.septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-36241298501427327852010-06-25T15:28:10.169-04:002010-06-25T15:28:10.169-04:00Love those examples Robyn! I like my first sentenc...Love those examples Robyn! I like my first sentences, but they're subject to change. :-)<br /><br />How are you doing, health-wise?Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-78352556069342221362010-06-25T12:13:57.613-04:002010-06-25T12:13:57.613-04:00Glad you found your opening. Good luck!!!Glad you found your opening. Good luck!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-22791752717304291112010-06-25T10:42:38.146-04:002010-06-25T10:42:38.146-04:00Well, big ol' congrats if you found it! I'...Well, big ol' congrats if you found it! I'm still in search of mine. I think the bar is much higher these days because agents and editors are inundated with submissions, especially MG/YA. We really have to shine to be seen in the pile-up. *polish, polish*Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-81041016967248894112010-06-25T10:39:46.359-04:002010-06-25T10:39:46.359-04:00Robyn...openings can be really tough. I have strug...Robyn...openings can be really tough. I have struggled with mine. Have a great weekend!Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-29532678915340000322010-06-25T10:15:21.206-04:002010-06-25T10:15:21.206-04:00Great one! So cool. Have a great weekend too, girl...Great one! So cool. Have a great weekend too, girl! Blessings right back at ya. =)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-38596933824889236112010-06-25T10:10:43.838-04:002010-06-25T10:10:43.838-04:00Yep, the hook IS key!!!!
I LOVE Lessman's, &qu...Yep, the hook IS key!!!!<br />I LOVE Lessman's, "Sisters are overrated."<br />(paraphrase, but SUCH a hook for THE WHOLE SERIES)<br /><br />Blessings. Have a great weekend!<br />Ppattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-17693702928513705682010-06-25T09:43:13.111-04:002010-06-25T09:43:13.111-04:00Ah, but Karen, isn't that a great opening? Tho...Ah, but Karen, isn't that a great opening? Though, it can never be done again. In that way. Simple yet powerful for children. My kids read that book over and over and over again. Blessings to you too. =)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281953808326156682.post-26517572482077185272010-06-25T09:39:55.938-04:002010-06-25T09:39:55.938-04:00Openings can be tough. If they could all be like &...Openings can be tough. If they could all be like "I am Sam..." things might be simpler:)<br />Blessings for your weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.com