How Do You Write An Effective Introduction?
“Writing a fantastic and effective introduction is half the battle!” my college writing professor once declared. I assumed he was exaggerating his point, again, but truly, without an effective introduction no one will get past your first paragraph. Read on to find out how to better the chances your articles are read through to the end. Write the introduction using a question such as, “Have you ever faced a life or death situation where someone else’s life depended on you?” People want to read more after they have been asked a question. You have them thinking. They wonder if their thoughts match the author’s thoughts. A question is intriguing. You are inviting your reader to participate in the story or article. Ask a question for an effective introduction! Write the introduction by revealing your feelings such as, “Sadness filled my thoughts only to be replaced by disbelief as the doctor’s regretful eyes lead us slowly, carefully, out of her room into the hallway.” When feelings are rev
