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How to Write Better

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Ever heard that reading more and writing more will make you a better writer? Well, it's true. Learn essential writing tips to become a better writer.

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    Josh Rueff
    the fourth or fifth sentence, they're hooked. (That's why the lede is often called the hook.) For now, you can read up on David Ogilvy: http://bigmouthmarketing.co/green-eggs-brandy-rare-interview-david-ogilvy-father-advertising/ The exact principles you learn about writing a killer headline can be applied to the beginning of each section/chapter/paragraph, to keep your reader's interest: http://digitaldomination.com.au/1-million-headlines/ Hope that helps! -Josh
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    Josh Rueff
    Hi Deeksha, thanks for the feedback! I'm in the middle of developing a full, 10-lesson course here on pretty much exactly that. Since it will be a couple weeks before it's finished, I'll do my best to give you the Spark's notes — the best way to keep your readers engaged is to create what I call a slip'n slide lede. The first sentence has only one job — to get the reader to read the second. The second sentence has only one job — to get the reader to read the third. By the time your reader reads
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    Deeksha K
    Thanks a bunch for this article. I've been writing fanfiction in third person, but now I'm going to practice first and second person too. Hey, do you have a tutorial on how to keep your readers engrossed? Though yeah, you did give some pretty great tips in this vid, I'd appreciate it if you had a vid on said subject. Just an idea!
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