Episode

Killer Opening Lines

Podcast: Story Nerd
Published: May 22, 2026
Duration seconds: 2910
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Summary

Can you write a killer opening line? Can you define what a killer opening line is? In this week’s episode, we give our professional advice on the opening pages of a story described as upmarket with suspense elements, starting with a debate about the opening line. Don’t get me wrong ... the first 10 pages are quite good, but we’ve got suggestions for how to make them great! Don’t miss this episode! -V.