Let's say the first line is 'She woke up with a start, not knowing where she was'. A suitable title could be 'She woke up with a start: Lost and Alone'. When making a title from the first line, we try to capture the essence of the beginning and give a hint about what the reader can expect in the story. This helps to draw the reader in and make them want to find out more about what happens next.
One possible title could be 'The Mysterious Beginning: A Story'. If the first line gives a sense of mystery, this title can capture that essence.
One possible title could be 'The Mysterious Beginning: A Tale of Intrigue'. If the first line gives a sense of mystery, this title can capture that essence.
One could be 'The Mysterious Door: A Start with a Secret'. Another might be 'The Lonely Path: Where the Story Begins'. And also 'The Forgotten Letter: A Tale's Opening'.
One possible story based on a great first line could be: 'The door creaked open, revealing a world of mystery.' The protagonist, a curious young adventurer, steps through the door. Inside, they find a forest filled with glowing mushrooms and strange creatures. They start to explore, facing challenges like crossing a rickety bridge over a bottomless chasm. As they continue, they discover an old, forgotten cottage where they meet an ancient wizard who gives them a quest to find a magical crystal to save the enchanted forest.
For example, 'She opened the box, not knowing it would change her life forever. Inside was a simple note, but the words written on it were like a key unlocking a hidden world. The note said 'Follow the path where the sun never sets.' So, she set out on a journey. Along the way, she met strange characters, some helpful, some menacing. But she was determined to find the end of this path, and with each step, she discovered more about herself and the world around her.'
One way is to simply expand on the first line a bit. For example, if the first line is 'He ran as fast as he could', the title could be 'He ran as fast as he could: The Race Against Time'.
The line 'Call me Ishmael' from Herman Melville's 'Moby - Dick' is a great starting line. The whole novel is an epic adventure on the high seas. Ishmael is the narrator who takes the reader on a journey filled with whale - hunting, the pursuit of the great white whale Moby - Dick, and philosophical musings about life, nature, and man's place in the universe.
Another title could be 'The Lost Locket: Unraveling Family Secrets'. Suppose the best opening sentence was about a locket being found in an attic. This title not only includes the key element from the opening but also adds the intrigue of family secrets that the locket might hold, making the reader want to know more about how the secrets are related to the locket and what they are.
Simple. Just pick out the key elements from the first line. For example, if the first line is 'The old man sat on the bench, watching the world go by', the title could be 'The Old Man on the Bench'. It's short, to the point and gives an idea of what the story might be about.
If the starting line is 'The old house on the hill had always been a mystery.' You could write a story where a group of friends, on a dare, enter the house. Inside, they find a diary that reveals the tragic story of the family who used to live there. As they read, they start to experience the same spooky events that happened to the family years ago, and they must figure out how to escape the haunted house.