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My post on The
Biggest Bad Advice on Story Openings has generated a lively and sometimes controversial
discussion about the facets and subtleties of an action scene opening.
I still think my advice is dead on, and that agents/editors aren't looking for action-oriented
scenes as much as a compelling and interesting opening. But action does not automatically
equal compelling