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2012
First Lines:
Spring:
"There are a few things you need to know before we start."
Due date: February 1, 2012
Summer:
Rachel's first trip to England didn't go as planned.
Due date: May 1, 2012
Fall:
A light snow was falling as Charlie Reardon left the diner
and made his way down Madison Street.
Due date: August 1, 2012
Winter:
Sometimes, when it's quiet, I can remember what my life was
like before moving to Cedar Springs.
Due date: November 1, 2012
Remember,
all stories must start with the appropriate first line, and
you cannot change it in any way unless otherwise indicated.
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What's
New At The First Line:
Jan.
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We
Have 2012 Postcards: And you can, too! If you have a
class, writers group, or live near a bookstore, drop us
a line, and we'll send you a stack of 2012 first line postcards
to pass around.
Call
for 'Favorite First Line' Essays: We still need a few
nonfiction essays for the 2012 issues. Don't forget, we've
upped the pay to $20.
A
Long Year Comes to a Close: The winter issue is available.
You can pick up your copy here.
Austin
City Lights: You can read about our adventures at the
2011 Texas Book Festival here.
TFL
on Tape: To celebrate the BCP publication of his new
book, David reads Bojan Pavlovic's story, "The
Death of Nick Pacentro."
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