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10 Opening Line Ideas

Dear reader, I wish I could tell you that you're going to like this story.

I have two things on my mind: running and my iminent death.

Letitia Crowe is the only name on my mind.

She hadn't been known as Nikki for years.

The key to winning people's trust involves a very big ostrich.

The key to enternal life is not something I'll ever understand.

The key to winning people's trust is beyond your comprehension, dear reader.

I always wanted to be just like my best friend - until I uncovered the truth.

If I could change one thing, it would be giving her that sword.

Abraham was known for being tired.


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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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