TIP #1
Avoid the
filthy five beginnings – One Day…,
When I was…,
My _______is….,
Last year, last month, etc…, A date,
Throughout history, Throughout mankind
TIP #2
TYPES of LEADS:
a) Starting in the Middle of a Scene – action right away
b) Starting at the End
c) Leisurely Lead - Descriptive
d) Straight Dialogue from the event you’re retelling
e) Backstory Lead – explain the situation
f) Brief anecdote/analogy