Website:
Genres Published:
Poetry, Fiction
Formats:
Digital, Print, Audio
Submission Guidelines:
Reading Period:
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Response Time:
Less than 3 months
Charges Reading Fee:
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions:
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions:
No
Payment:
Cash
Issues per Year:
4
Issue Price:
$6
Subscription Price:
$25
Circulation:
2,500 to 5,000
Editorial Focus
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 they can take when they start from the same place.
Tips From the Editor
We ask that you do not submit stories starting with our first lines to other journals (or post them online on public sites) until we’ve notified you as to our decision (usually two to three weeks after the deadline).
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Last updated: Sep 18, 2024