How to create an intensely curious first line for your article

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Recorded10 Nov 2023

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The first line is what pulls us into an article. Yet we end up writing a really boring first line. What's worse is that you could use the power of story to create an intensely powerful first line in minutes. Don't believe me? Well, do you have 10 minutes? Let's start. Next Step: Don't miss the series on Writers's BlockWriter’s Block Series: Why Discussion and Feedback Are A Writer’s Secret Weapon (And How Professionals Use it to Their Advantage)

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