How to start a personal statement: the killer opening.
Writing to inform and explain - structure. Whenever you are asked to write a text in a certain style, it helps to have read plenty of 'style models' beforehand.
Random First Line Prompts. The aim of these writing prompts is to spark off a short story. When you click the button, a random first line for a story will be generated. Generate a First Line. For more first line writing prompts, go to the Dialogue Generator page.
Writing a strong hook or introduction is one way great writers differentiate themselves from the average writer. This worksheet breaks down what it takes to capture the reader’s interest from the very first line, and then gives students opening sentences writing practice in which they can apply what they’ve learned.
How to writer a cover letter that will leave the hiring manager intrigued to know more. The cover letter is like an introduction. Think of it as a book cover or a movie ad; it gives hints as to what's inside (or attached), like a teaser or preview.
A guest post by Linda Formichelli from the Renegade Writer blog Readers are short on time. So when someone starts reading your article, you have just a few seconds to draw her in and convince her to keep going. The same applies to a query letter -- you have only a sentence or two to grab the editor and make him want to finish reading your pitch.
The first sentence of your customer service representative cover letter is crucial. That first sentence will get your letter read or trashed. Do it right, or you'll be shunned as surely as a robocall.
If you write a bum first sentence, chances are your cover letter is going to get a quick scan and then make it’s way into the garbage file. However, if you take the time to write a first line of a cover letter that says, “I’m here, I know what I’m doing, and damnit, you should hire me,” the hiring manager reading it will be much more likely to read it line by line and get to know you.