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10 Opening Line Ideas

335,528 people died in 2960 but only one deserved it.

53 years old and I've never missed anyone as much as I miss Carl.

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

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

Macy had grown accustomed to dating zombies.

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

My name is Courtenay Parrish and I'll fight to prove it.

The key to being a superhero is good communication.

St Ives had been without electricity for many months.

People trust me with their marriages; 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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