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Friday, 9 November 2012

How to make a descriptive lead


DESCRIPTIVE LEAD 
Define the atmosphere, actions and movements
(e.g. “It was a sunny morning and I was sitting in my lovely garden enjoying aroma of shinny tulips thinking about my upcoming days )

Define expressions to make the write up alive
(e.g.  When I met my friend I found her so worried she was frequently trembling her spectacles up and down)
Use dialogues as a hook for the reader  
e.g “I have broken a precious lamp” she said with a dreaded voice and started crying.
(For story) Create a background if you are defining a new character or some turning point
e.g.  : I was reading a book when doorbell rung and I was surprised to see my aunt.
I was feeling very hopeless after the terrible mishap. I called one of my dearest friends she consoled me and when she told me about a disable physicist I realized that life has not finished at all.
My all the excitement  turned  fade  when I heard that the ….

How to select the style of lead
First of all consider the reader’s interest “think as a reader first”

Is it good to compare then and now approach?
Is it interesting to give the reader a style of story ?
Is it better to raise the question?
Is there any great quote or a humorous line for the story?
Can you tease or shock the reader through some bitter facts?

* Climax must be thought provoking. It may ends with a famous saying, verse, question or simple massage for the readers. 



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