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10 Opening Line Ideas

I always wanted to become a plumber - until that night.

Dear reader, I wish I could tell you that it ends well.

My name is Harry Patterson no matter what my daddy tells you.

I feel I was particularly naughty when I went by the name of Victoria Delta.

Thornton had grown accustomed to poor company.

By a sparkling and cool river, Chrissy reflected on the past.

I won't lie to you Hannelore had grown accustomed to getting his own way.

124,305 people died in 2994 but the zombies didn't have to be our enemies.

45 years old and I've never killed a person.

If I'd become a singer, I'd still be able to see my kids.


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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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