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10 Opening Line Ideas

In a spooky and gloomy woodland, an ostrich reflected on the past.

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

Ashwin was known for stealing from the rich.

He hadn't been known as Alastair for years.

Dublin had been without oxygen for months.

I only ever met one woman I'd call truly funny.

696,929 people died in 2545 but the aliens didn't have to be our enemies.

Allen Crabtree is not going to like this book.

Teko was known for being honourable.

People trust me with their money; they shouldn't.


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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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