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10 Opening Line Ideas

66 years old and I've never met a boy like Len.

Cecil Halm is going to disown me after reading this book.

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

579,097 people died that autumn but only one deserved it.

371,207 people died that summer but only one deserved it.

"Take him to a place of safety!" shouted Kendall.

If I could change one thing, it would be writing my secret down.

82 people have died trying to find the mystical necklace.

I would have become a singer if it weren't for Daytona.

Gail Woods is the only name you'll ever need to remember.


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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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