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Dec 30, 2023 · Susan M. Meyers (nee Bauer-Thomas), 80, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on November 11, 2023. She was born on February 16, 1943, in Missouri. ... Recent deaths in the news. Gary Floyd (1953 ...
Come spend an afternoon learning how to harness your readers and keep their attention through the end. This class surveys a variety of strategies for starting a story, as well as techniques for carrying the energy forward well beyond your opening lines.
Mar 30, 2020 · The first few pages of a novel are arguably the most important. Not because beginnings matter more than the rest of the story. It’s just that if your hook doesn’t do its job to grab and hold the reader’s interest, that reader will put the book down, never even reaching the masterfully woven tension that escalates throughout the first act, the shocking impact of the climax, or the ...
Jun 10, 2021 · The author deliberately withholds information, yet feed the reader enough for them to want to find out more about the world. 2. Drop your readers right into the action. This is also known as starting your story in media res, a Latin phrase that directly translate into "in the middle of things". Hook your readers in by plunging them right into ...
Apr 18, 2019 · These hooks position the speaker as quirky, likable, and ready to offer some insight about what their unique life experiences have taught them. Simply put, this is a great way to grab your reader’s attention. However, these types of hooks can also be more difficult to write. Unless you have a clear (or funny) story to tell from the beginning ...
Jul 27, 2023 · 4 Anecdote. Anecdotes are often used as hooks in personal essays. A personal story makes the essay relatable, creating familiarity with the reader that makes them want to read more. An example of an anecdote hook is a persuasive essay about rerouting traffic on campus that starts with a personal story of a vehicular close call.
