What makes a certain content more appealing? As a writer, what are the things that you need to develop within your writing in order to hook up your readers interest by making your content an explosive one? No better way to start a piece than grabbing the reader by the throat and commanding their full attention. Here are three of the most effective ways to make that happen.
1. Cite a sensational fact. People enjoy being provided with interesting data. For the purposes of starting a piece of writing, though, relaying facts only works if the factoid is unique, startling or shocking. Unless you have that, don't bother. There's almost always something meaty to dig up, regardless of topic, so use this technique if you manage to find one.
2. State a contentious opinion. Leading off by expressing an opinion that is unpopular, debatable or hotly-contested is one way to get the reader emotionally-involved right from the start, especially when they're intent on maintaining an opposite position. If they agree with your opening statements, they are likely to read further to affirm their opinions; if they don't, the statement might be able to suck them enough emotionally to want to read further.
3. Ask a controversial question. A rhetorical device, such as a question, can pique the reader's curiosity to the point that it gets them involved as an active participant in your work.
Of course, your introduction can't be error-ridden if you want this to work, so make sure to use an error-fixing writing software when cleaning up your text.
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