It is crucial to create a compelling first sentence that seizes the reader's interest and motivates them to explore your narrative further. In this guide, "How to Start a Novel First Sentence," I will elucidate what constitutes a strong opening sentence. I will delve into the art of crafting powerful initial sentences that immediately captivate readers, provide examples of killer opening lines and explain why they are effective, as well as present you with some sample opening sentences you can employ.

What defines a good opening sentence?
In real life, we recognize the importance of making a good first impression, and the same holds true for your story. The initial glimpse readers have when they open your book can either provoke thought and ignite their interest, or it can be lackluster and leave them feeling bored. I am certain you already know which option constitutes a good first sentence.

A commendable opening sentence is a captivating and engaging statement that seizes the reader's attention and establishes the tone for the remainder of the written piece, be it a novel, short story, essay, or article. It serves as a gateway into the narrative or subject matter, enticing the reader to continue delving deeper.

Moreover, it sets the stage for what lies ahead, providing a glimpse into the style, genre, or theme of the narrative. Depending on the desired tone of the piece, it can convey a sense of mystery, suspense, humor, or drama.

Ultimately, to commence your novel, you require a strong first sentence that serves as a promise to your readers that there is something worth exploring within those pages, and all they need to do is keep reading.

A good opening sentence:

- Grabs the reader's attention
- Compels them to keep reading
- Creates anticipation for what awaits in the novel.

To learn more about writing great stories, check out this article... https://theentertainmenthq.com/how-to-start-a-novel-first-sentence/

Knotted
Synopsis: Becky is the daughter of a wealthy man, against her father's will she is married to a young handsome man James. Her world begins to collapse when he finds herself aroused by the thoughts of another man. Her dirty secret causes many more to unveil.

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Submission Chapter One

My eyes are sore. I can barely see clearly from all the fuzziness. I bite my lips. Damn, the way she makes me feel, almost impossible. With every away of her body to the peaceful beats I gulp down an emptiness, trying hard to hold my longing for her. She knows what her body does to me. I wait patiently, patiently till she is of reach. The emptiness in me is consuming. My heart is restless. Her demands are ungodly, but I find them more and more intriguing, so long she was in the picture. She sways again, hand trailing the men as she passes them. Body moving freely like the wind. Such beauty yet deadly. A slim angelic creature. My eyes trail her body. My subconscious salivates. In this room, it doesn't matter. My personality. My crown, nothing matters, just her. I am determined to please her. It is wrong I know. What am I thinking? I'm not thinking. I just want her. She wings pass the last man. The man I will soon become. Hands behind his back. he wears a black packed pant only. No tops, only socks. His hands are bound behind him. She sways her hips, brushing her butt against his groin with a strangely familiar grin across her face as she begins to move. Pass everybody, pass everything. My belly grumbles. I feel the tightening in my stomach. The quake and want. I want to drag her into me, devour all parts of her but she would only give as much as she wishes. Here I am her servant. Slave. I am happy to be. She reaches me, her hands sends taunting quivers. My senses shuts down and everything disappears just her bright bewitching gaze. I gather myself again, I won't be rejected. I pull myself to my knees, placing my head on her thigh. “I am yours to do with Mistress” .

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