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Writing Leads By: Celeste Gledhill

What is a lead? A lead is the beginning of your story.

A good lead catches the reader’s attention, making them want to read on. It also makes the writer want to write more.

Different Types of Leads Question Lead Set-up Lead Talking Lead Snapshot Lead

Draw your reader in with a question. Question Lead Draw your reader in with a question.

Set up the action for the entire story in a few sentences. Set-Up Lead Set up the action for the entire story in a few sentences.

Start with a line or two of dialogue. Talking Lead Start with a line or two of dialogue.

Snapshot Lead Create a picture of the setting or a character in the reader’s mind.