The First Line - a journal

http://www.thefirstline.com/index.htm Editor: David LaBounty Manuscript Coordinator: Robin LaBounty   THIS PLANO-BASED JOURNAL'S SELF-DESCRIPTION follows below   "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. " ----- The Parlor's host is trying to Imagine having the FIRST LINE of your short story dictated to you by your publisher, even before you write the story!