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10 Opening Line Ideas

Adharanand was known for being brave.

Rosemarie was known for being kind.

Last night I dreamt I was in hospital again.

If I'd become a doctor, then he'd still be alive.

Valerio was usually more outgoing.

She hadn't been known as Freya since she was a girl.

Leon Dodd is at the heart of everythign I do.

If I'd become a dentist, there'd be a few less aliens on the planet.

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

People trust me with their pets; 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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