“There are all sorts of theories and ideas about what constitutes a good opening line. It’s a tricky thing, and tough to talk about because I don’t think conceptually while I work on a first draft — I just write. To get scientific about it is a little like trying to catch moonbeams in a jar.”

– Stephen King, The Atlantic, April 23, 2013

“And if you haven’t tried it, catching moonbeams in a jar is really hard, damn near impossible even, when the moon is full, the wind is calm and the faeries are in a good mood.”

– Tom Grimes, Amarillo, Texas