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Writing Leads

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

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Writing Leads

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  1. Writing Leads By: Celeste Gledhill

  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. Question Lead Draw your reader in with a question.

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

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

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

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