WRITING ADVICE #4

Nov 22, 2024

∙ Paid

Send your writing-related questions to: itsottessab@gmail.com. Each week I'll pick a question at random and answer it here.

Dear Ottessa,

I want to write a short story, but I don't know how to begin. What is the secret to writing a really compelling first line?

Sincerely,

Montgomery Mongoose

Dear Montgomery,

The secret to writing a compelling first sentence is to chill out about it.

"It's Ottessa, bitch."