2014 First Lines:

Fall:
Fifty miles west of Bloomington lies Hillsboro, a monument to middle-class malaise.
Due date: August 1, 2014

Winter:
We went as far as the car would take us.
Due date: November 1, 2014

Remember, all stories must start with the appropriate first line, and you cannot change it in any way unless otherwise indicated.

What's New At The First Line:

June 10

Got a moment to read? The summer issue is available for your reading pleasure.

Print: $4.00

PDF: $2.00

 

TFL on Tape: Isabella David McCaffrey reads her story, "The Homecoming." Give a listen here: TFLonTape.

New literary adventure:
The Last Line

 

The Revolution will be Digitized (sort of): You can purchase TFL subscriptions for your Kindle. Check out the Kindle Magazine Store for more information.

More Pencils, More Books . . . If you're a teacher we'd love to be a part of your curriculum. Click here for more information.

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