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1 Writing Leads

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

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

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

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

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10 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.

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

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

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