QR Codes Resurgence

A Million Metaphors and Great Opening Lines

Here’s a note from author and publisher Steve Mettee that was inspired by the last post I sent about QR codes. As you can see, he created two QR codes to go with the two relevant websites he wrote about.

As usual, John, you are on the cutting edge of marketing trends. I've barely noticed the resurgence of QR codes, but now that I think of it they are everywhere nowadays.

Here are two new resources for writers of all ilk.

A Million Metaphors

The first is A Million Metaphors: https://amillionmetaphors.com

This website features an ever-growing database of more than 10,000 metaphors. Users can search by keywords or simply browse the metaphors. Similar to a wiki, users can also add their own favorite metaphors, those they have given birth to, or those by others that they particularly like. They also can suggest edits and additions to existing listings. It's free for everyone to use.

It makes a great resource for book authors who want to expand their vocabulary and style.

Tip: If you as an author have invented or developed metaphors of your own, why not add them to A Million Metaphors along with a credit line such as, This metaphor was first featured in My Great Novel by Great Author.

Great Opening Lines

Second, a friend of mine, Mardy Grothe, author of many language-related books, has started Great Opening Lines: https://www.GreatOpeningLines.com.

Opening on January 1, 2022, this is history’s first website devoted exclusively to the celebration of great opening lines in world literature.

Great Opening Lines is a great resource for brainstorming one's own opening sentences. It's also free.

Mardy is open to, nay, is anxious for writers to submit suggestions of their favorite opening lines.