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10 Opening Line Ideas

The world is full of people who tolerate Tabatha Ardis.

27 years old and I've never met a girl like Jess.

I would have lived longer if it weren't for Josie.

"Go away!" screamed Rosamunde.

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

If I could change one thing, it would be hiring that lawyer.

Skye had grown accustomed to killing at least seven zombies a year.

34 years old and I've never missed anyone as much as I miss Robb.

780,636 people died that Tuesday but it began with one person.

922,643 people died in 2354 but history won't remember a single one.


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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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