Hi2020 Writing Tip 2 : Write a Catchy First Paragraph

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Hi2020 Tip 2 : Write a Catchy First Paragraph

Read to you by Kate Bishop.

We have some excellent advice from Jerz Setonhill and Henneke

In today’s fast-moving world, the first sentence of your narrative should catch your reader’s attention with the unusual, the unexpected, an action, or a conflict
Begin with tension and immediacy. Remember that short stories need to start close to their end.
Mystify your reader. Make the first sentence intriguing or somewhat open-ended

1. Don't use deception to "lure" your reader.
2. ... Its Like false advertising, leads to disappointment
3. Be bold. Get to the point quickly
4. Be creative. Surprise the reader
5. You can Use humour if you are comfortable with it.

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