2012 First Lines:

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.

What's New At The First Line:

Feb. 2

Back in a Sec . . . Lots of stories . . . must focus . . .

 

We (Still) 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.

A Long Year Comes to a Close: The winter issue is available. You can pick up your copy here.

Print: $4.00

PDF: $2.00

 

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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