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Oct 5, 2022 · When it comes to writing, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. However, if you want to hook your reader from the start, one proven way is to open with a thought-provoking question. This technique ...
- Begin at a pivotal moment. We were people who had Mediterranean ancestors, dark hair, dark eyes, tan skin, and everyone else in White Pine looked very Scandinavian; we became the town’s diversity—before diversity was a good thing.
- Add an unusual situation. I coped by being careful and good and funny which was like an invisibility cloak in high school but as much as I tried to blend in, my older brother Ray stood out in the most threatening way possible for a good girl and that was as a bad boy.
- Add intriguing characters. My father was and is best described as an intense, idealist with a steel girder of a work ethic and a charm that wears thin under the gun of his laser focused attentions.
- Conflict. Outside the restaurant, just before swinging the door wide and walking inside my Dad would stop us and say, “Now remember everybody, this is for Mom.
Nov 5, 2016 · A “good” hook piques a reader’s curiosity and reels them in. Do you see all methods of hooking a reader (e.g., foreshadowing, pacing, putting the protagonist in danger, forecasting) as being equal, or do you think one method works better than another?
- Promises, Promises
- You Need More Than A Hook
- Master Scene Structure!
Think of each scene opening as a promise. Or many promises. Overall, you’re promising your reader you’re going to give her a ride. Entertain her. Engage her emotions. After reading the description or back-cover copy of your book, she’s anticipating a particular kind of story. That description is the promise you make to readers of the story you will...
Of course not every scene is going to provide a great opportunity for a dynamic hook. But it can’t hurt to work on them. Going back through your scenes after you’ve written, rewritten, and polished them is a great time to ponder your hooks. If you can tie in your opening hook with your closing hook at the end of the scene (conceptually or by repeat...
Needless to say, there is so much to scene structure. It takes serious effort to study and master writing scenes. And that’s why I’m introducing a new boot camp this year: The Scene Structure Boot Camp. It’s three intensive days looking at every aspect of scene structure. At the boot camp, you’ll not only learn all about scenes, you’ll be writing a...
Aug 11, 2022 · The purpose of a compelling hook is precisely to capture the reader’s attention and encourage them to continue reading. However, that is not the secret. In this article, we look at ways to create the ultimate hook to grab readers’ attention.
How to Write a Hook: The 10 Types. Writing a compelling hook takes skill. But you can use any of the following ways of writing a hook to get you started: 1. The Surprising Statistic Hook. Presenting a surprising fact or statistic is a great way to grab the attention of your audience. For example, an essay on the orphan crisis may begin with:
Jan 6, 2024 · Hue and Transparency: Note the color and transparency of the glass. Anchor Hocking bottles come in a range of colors, including clear, green, blue, and amber. The hue can vary from pale to rich tones, and some bottles may exhibit a slight iridescence. Finish: Pay attention to the top finish of the bottle.
