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Larry McMurtry

You expect far too much of a first sentence. Think of it as analogous to a good country breakfast: what we want is something simple, but nourishing to the imagination.

Larry McMurtry

Imagination

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Larry McMurtry suggests that the first sentence in writing should not be overly complicated or grand but instead straightforward and satisfying in a way that sparks creativity. He compares it to a hearty country breakfast, which is plain yet fulfilling, implying the opening should feed the reader’s imagination without overwhelming it.

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