Because I grew up ugly,I was always insecure about first impressions. "Ugly" was my boot camp for bleeding as fast as possible. Vulnerability buys freedom. Freedom to look how I want, to say what I want, to do what I want. I like to study first lines. They have to be powerful: a few simple words that compel us to read the next 300 pages. How do the authors do it? How can I do it? Here are 12 first lines from my favorite books and WHY they "bleed". . . #writing #lifestyle #fiction #nonfiction …see more