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10 Opening Line Ideas

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

My name is Nick Wickard, at least, that's what I told my wife.

506,761 people died that autumn but it began with one person.

Last night I dreamt I was a porcupine again.

There are only three things in life that truly matter: family, politics and chocolate.

56 years old and I've never learnt to read.

69 people have died trying to find the mystical ring.

Vladimir was usually more funny.

Do you find me trusting yet?

I only ever met one woman I'd call truly honourable.


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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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