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Query Tracker Community > General > Announce and Request New QT Features > How 'bout a forum section for FIRST LINE / FIRST PARAGRAPH of a novel?
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« on: April 08, 2012, 11:15:03 PM »
So far we have queries, synopses, and first 5 pages sections. Suppose we had a section just for the first line or first paragraph?

The author could decide whether to do just the opening sentence or the whole first paragraph, and whether to mention the genre, but generally keep the post short.

No explanatory commentary or other information about the book. That way readers can get a gut reaction just to the work itself.

When I'm browsing novels in a store or library, I often decide in one sentence or paragraph whether to read on or look for a different book.

Anybody else interested in such a forum slot? Or some modification of this idea?
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« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2012, 09:40:58 AM »
An appealing idea.
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« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2012, 08:33:40 AM »
Sure, we can do that. I'll set it up. Thanks for the suggestion.
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« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2012, 08:47:54 AM »
You rock, Patrick! 
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« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2012, 08:57:21 AM »
oh awesome! :^D Thanks for this, Patrick!!
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« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2012, 09:01:53 AM »
Thanks, Patrick!
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« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2012, 09:25:58 AM »
Thanks and karma to you, Munley.  I've already posted mine - since Patrick is a miracle worker and doesn't keep his QT peeps waiting around.
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THE STORY OF LAUREL BLUE STONE -  YA
BROGWIN FRAYNEY AND HOW HE NEARLY SAVED A KINGDOM - MG
DEATH AT THE DRIVE-IN - Fiction - Published - available on Amazon
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A SCOUNDREL'S TALE - fiction
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« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2012, 10:53:49 AM »
I already like it! Because i usually don't have time to do too many indepth crits of queries or 5 pages, but for a paragraph? Yeah i can tackle those!
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« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2012, 10:58:15 AM »
agree

Yes, this! Single paragraphs are definitely something I can tackle. :^D
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« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2012, 08:22:18 PM »
Patrick made our dream a reality so quickly, I'm tempted to ask if he can make a clear mountain stream run through my living room! 

(Thanks, Patrick)
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