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10 Opening Line Ideas

927,025 people died that Tuesday but it began with one woman.

39 years old and I've never learnt to surf.

I won't lie Holly had grown accustomed to seeing zombies on a regular basis.

I only ever met one man I'd call truly trusting.

The world is full of people who know twin better than I do.

People trust me with their pensions; they really shouldn't.

Do you find me wise yet?

63 years old and I've never missed anyone as much as I miss Jaws.

I always wanted to be just like my father - until I uncovered the truth.

In a gloomy and dark jungle, Lucy reflected on the past.


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A blank page can be very daunting. Whether you've planned the perfect story or are suffering from writers' block, you still need to write that first line.

Use our opening line tool above to help inspire you to get started. It's ideal for novels, short stories and the opening line of dialogue in a movie or stage play.








Opening Line Generator

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