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10 Opening Line Ideas

Why shouldn't my partner win the pageant?

In a dark and gloomy woodland, a camel reflected on the past.

Do you find me graceful yet?

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

My name is Rae Marsden, at least, that's what it says on my birth certificate.

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

Do you find me practical yet?

Every autumn, I visited my father, until the year I broke my left eye.

He hadn't been known as Francisco since Easter.

Dear reader, I wish I could tell you that it ends well for you.


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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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