Techniques to Hook a Reader by Darin Johnson

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Techniques to Hook a Reader

Published on Sep 13, 2021

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Techniques to Hook a Reader

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Technique 1: Paint a picture: Start with a vivid description that will pique a reader’s interest.

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Technique 2: Use a metaphor: Make a comparison to help explain a complicated topic to a general reader.

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Technique 3: Start with a question: Ask something that will make a reader curious and want to know more.

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Technique 4: Tell a story: Make a personal connection of some kind to explain how you or someone else came to or experienced the topic or used the information.

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