Award winning Quote by Robert Child
““I thought it had a very compelling opening, and after a couple of pages, I had that feeling of 'I'm in good hands,' and eager to see where this is going. I felt lots of intrigue, stakes, and conflict right from the outset, with a clear, terse writing style that drew me in right away. --Erik Bork, Emmy Award winning screenwriter, Band of Brothers.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown source
Describes a compelling opening that builds intrigue, stakes, and conflict, praised by a screenwriter.
In simple terms: A strong opening creates intrigue and conflict, praised by a writer.
Key Takeaway
Craft a gripping opening.
Themes
writing
storytelling
intrigue
conflict
praise
Mood
inspired
analytical
Type
Award winning:0
Band-of-brothers:0
Mafia:0
Writing:1
Band Of Brothers:0
Good Hands:0
Winning Screenwriter:0
Compelling Opening:1
Bork Emmy:0
Right Outset:0
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- film scripts
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
screenwriting
narrative structure
critical acclaim
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes an opening compelling for you?
- How do stakes affect reader engagement?
A Different Perspective
Subjectivity of “compelling” varies.
