When I took this quiz, I did pretty well. Even on books I’ve never read. I think that says something about the importance of first lines.
Consider posting a few of your favorites where you can see them. They’ll inspire you to start memorably.

Can You Guess The Famous Book From The First Line
http://www.buzzfeed.com/erinlarosa/how-well-do-you-know-the-first-lines-of-famous-books?s=mobile#s8ajnl

Here are a few more honored books to review with an eye to learning how to be on the next list. These prizes carry a $50,000 award, too.

2014 Finalists | Kirkus
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/prize/2014/finalists/

So, TV plots are predictable enough that there’s a good place to stop watching. Consider that when you pace your chapters. Don’t let your readers overcome binge reading.

Overcome TV Show Binge-Watching with a Lesson In Plot

http://lifehacker.com/overcome-tv-show-binge-watching-with-a-lesson-in-plot-1640472646

Ruth Harris just posted a short list of ideas to get a novel back on track. I was intrigued by the idea of reverse outlining. I’d never heard of it, but she pointed to one of my favorite sites for an explanation. It may be worth a try for a project that feels stuck.

Purdue OWL: Reverse Outlining

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/689/1/