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the first line generator for your next story

Refresh the page for the next random first line. Stuck in a writing rut? Or just want to write something outside your normal genre? This first line generator provides you with hundreds of first sentences to rev up your imagination. What kind of creative writing prompts are these? These first line prompts are written in the…

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an old fashioned typewriter with the words, 7 famous or should be first lines

There it is, a shiny new book, or perhaps an old, crusty one. You crack it open to the first page of chapter one and read: “Who is John Galt?” You know, the minute you read those words, that something about it is important, but you can’t possibly know what. So you’re left wondering. And that…

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a piece of paper with the words it was a pleasure to burn

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." We all know famous lines like these, but can you identify the classic novels they come from? The post Can You Identify These 15 Opening Lines from 15 Famous Authors? appeared first on Reader's Digest.

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an open book with the words more best opening lines in literature

This time last year, Keeping Up With The Penguins launched with a best-of list: the best opening lines in literature. It was an auspicious start, and it seems so long ago now! So, to celebrate KUWTP's first anniversary, I'm going back to the beginning and bringing you another list: more of the best opening lines in literature. #AmReading #AmWriting #ReadingCommunity #WritingCommunity #Writers #Readers

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someone is reading a book with the text how well do you know these first lines from classic books?

Can you guess these famous first lines from classic books? Take the literary quiz to find out! (Multiple choice AND advanced options...for the brave!)

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an old book with the title how i start a first charter hook, lines and filler

How I start a first chapter A lot of writers put a performance pressure on themselves to create a perfect first line and an impeccable first chapter. Perfect chapters come from repetitive drafting and editing. There's no need to get it right on the first try. When writing your first chapter, all you have to do is write a great hook, introduce the characters, and give them some conflict to deal with. If you write everything well, the rest is history. #writing #writingadvice #writer #write...

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