Blue Cubicle Press

Our Mission
The purpose of The First Line is to jump start the imagination-to help writers break through the block that is the blank page. Each issue contains short stories that stem from a common first line; it also provides a forum for discussing favorite first lines in literature. The First Line is an exercise in creativity for writers and a chance for readers to see how many different directions we can take when we start from the same place.

TFL Specs

  • Published: 4 times a year
    • starting in 2002 (Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall)
    From 1999 through 2001 we were six times a year
  • First Issue: May/June 1999
  • Cost: $3.50/issue and $10.00 a year. Here's our subscription information.

    • The First Line is a publication of Blue Cubicle Press, LLC. Here's our contact information.