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10 Opening Line Ideas

By a sparkling and cool stream, Lina reflected on the past.

Felicity was usually more scathing.

Every summer, I visited my neighbour, until the year I met Susan.

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

"Never tell her!" laughed Dawn.

I would have married her if it weren't for Lacy.

Dear reader, I wish I could tell you that I made it all up.

I have two things on my mind: hunting for alien lifeforms and the paranormal.

"I'll never tell!" signed Malcolm.

Do you find me modest yet?


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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.








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