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Throw Out The First Three Paragraphs!

thegoldenpencil.com » 2008 » June » 30th » Throw Out The First Three Paragraphs!

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I’ve heard writing teachers say it, and I’ve heard magazine editors say it: “Throw out the first three paragraphs!” What in the world are they talking about? The truth is, even for professionals, the first couple of paragraphs, if you’re writing an article, or even the first chapter if you’re writing a book, is likely to be dreck. I’m not sure why. It’s almost as if the mind has to warm up … Continue Reading »

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