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10 Opening Line Ideas

My name is Solomon Blackwell; let that be the end of the matter.

"Never tell her!" shouted Loralie.

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

If I could change one thing, it would be sharpening that knife.

I have two things on my mind: bananas and the paranormal.

I have two things on my mind: basket ball and aliens.

"This is your last chance!" shouted Mac.

If I could change one thing, it would be inviting her inside.

Zehavit was known for speaking out about race relations.

I feel I was particularly tired as a child.


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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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