Hi friends,
I am going through a writer’s block regarding stories. Please send me the first line for a story, so I can build on it–any thing mundane or crazy would do.
I am picking this idea from Pete, who is by far, my favourite short story writer.
Thanks for the help in advance.
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I also write short stories. I write my stories based on a picture. This is an effective way to skirt around writers block. Check it out. emptyboat11.wordpress.com/category/snap-story/
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Hi Emptyboat! Thanks for the suggestion. A lot of my stories are photo-prompt too. I am just not getting th same vibes from pictures now. I will definitely visit your blog. I love reading stories.
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Thanks for visiting. I hope you find some solution soon. Writer’s block shouldn’t stay for too long.
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🙂 I got a lot of help in the form of first sentences. Unfortunately, I am short of time now a days due to Ramadan. So, I’ll jump back once Eid is gone.
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Dogs know everything. The boy followed his Lab, his best friend. It was a different path, and that worried the boy.
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Thank you, Jennie! 🙂
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You’re welcome!
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Good luck, Shaily! I have added this one to Pete’s post as well: “As she walked towards the stage to pick up her literary award, she wondered what everybody would think if they knew the truth.”
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Thank you, Olga!
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I pulled the sliding door open just enough to squeeze through and I stood out on the veranda drinking in the cold pure mountain air. There was a full moon and I could see all the way down to the stream at the bottom of the garden.
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A full moon night on mountains…a potent trigger for events. 🙂 Thank you!
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After reading the suggestions on Pete’s site – I couldn’t possibly top them!
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Hey GP! Come on! You can do better than that! I’m waiting for your cue.
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“She wandered aimlessly through the maze, wondering what the surprise was when she emerged.”
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Nice! Let me get through this maze first! 😃
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haha, you asked for it!
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The letter contained the most unexpected news she could imagine.
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I think a lottery, an estate from dead aunt or a admission to witch school are overused news…hmmm. Let me think… Thanks a ton, Lauren. I can hear the cogs in my brain moving already.
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How about an unknown twin sibling, an unexpected all expenses paid admission to college, a secret admirer from the past, a biological parent that was unknown…
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Unfortunately, I have already read all those. I will have to do a bit further digging. 😃
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Why was everyone being so loud, and why was this stranger claiming to be my husband?
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That’s unexpected for sure! 🙂 I accept the challenge, WB! 🙂 Thank you.
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I look forward to reading what you do with this 😁😁
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Here is my offering, Shaily.
Her inner voice told her not to do it, but he had gone too far this time.
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Thanks, Maggie! Looks interesting!
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I hope all the suggestions help.
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They do, Maggie. 😃
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She whispered, “Home at last.”
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Thanks, Darlene! Let me see how I can twist them into a story!
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Reblogged this on beetleypete and commented:
Shaily is trying her hand at First Line Fiction short stories. Please send her your first line!
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Check out my reblog, Shaily. Someone has added a line there, and there may be others doing that.
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Great, Pete! Thanks a ton!
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“It was so hot there, much hotter than he could ever have imagined it would be”…
Thanks for your kind words, Shaily.)
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks, Pete! Surely there are places hotter than the Gobi. May be the Sun…or … well, let me think!
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