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      Volume 14, Number 17 Issue #217                                                             ISSN: 1933-9690

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Introduction, lead, lede, hook: what do you call it and how do you write it?Today's feature explains.    

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FEATURE:  How to Write an Introduction (or Lead or Lede or Hook)

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When I first started writing seriously, I had to learn how to write an introduction for  different kinds of writing projects.

And I was confused. 

As a new freelancer, I understood right away the importance of  the first few words of a piece.

But everybody called it different things. My writing instructor (a former journalist) called it a lede. The copywriting gurus called it a hook. The writing manuals called it a lead and college professors called it an introduction.

I thought I had to write 4 different openings for each piece! (Just kidding.)

First of all, why all the terms? And how do you write each one ...

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Leads, Hooks, Introductions: More Writing Tips
The Writing Process: It's Easier When You Break It Into Steps 3 Tips for Starting Your Writing Project Tips for Writing a Hook Capturing Ideas for Writing Projects: a System is the Solution
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Read a devotional about this scripture here. Get other words of wisdom about writing  here.
That's it for now. See you next time.

Remember ... words matter. Use them wisely!

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